Cristiano Ronaldo will not go to India! Saudi media: Cristiano Ronaldo will not go to India to play in the AFC Champions League with Victory and will take a rest

According to Saudi media reports, Riyadh Victory head coach Jesus has made the decision to exclude Ronaldo from the AFC Champions League second-tier group stage squad for the away game against Goa, India, next week and give him a rest.

It is reported that in addition to Ronaldo, the recently injured midfielder Brozovic and several other foreign players will not travel to India with the team. Jesus' move is obviously out of tactical rotation considerations, because Riyadh Victory has currently won two games in the AFC Champions League group, ranking first with 6 points, and the qualifying situation is excellent.

Ronaldo's absence will undoubtedly disappoint the Indian side. According to Ravi Puskull, CEO of Indian Football Club Goa, if Ronaldo can participate, this game will become "the biggest game in the history of Indian football."

He also disclosed an important business detail: multiple local sponsorship and advertising agreements are "ready" and can be signed immediately as soon as Ronaldo is confirmed to come with the team. Although Riyadh Victory had previously applied for visas for all players, including Ronaldo, according to regular procedures, the final decision to rest eliminated these potential business opportunities.