Why the Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr match was rescheduled and why it infuriated Indians is explained.

What happened and why the Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr match was rescheduled has angered Indians. The Saudi Pro League team, led by

Portuguese sensation CR7, is getting ready to play Esteghlal Tehran in a continental match. Due to security concerns in Iran, the match has been rescheduled for Tuesday in Dubai. THE LARGER IMAGE Indians have responded angrily to this decision. The Mohun Bagan Super Giants, based in Kolkata, were notified that they were “deemed withdrawn” from the AFC Champions League’s second tier of play after they declined to fly to Iran on October 2 in order to play Tractor SC in Tabriz. WERE YOU AWARENESS? Tractor’s next match, which was originally set to take place away against Tajikistan’s Ravshan, has been postponed. Meanwhile, Iran’s national team’s match against Qatar for the 2026 World Cup has been shifted to Dubai on October 15. To Mohun Bagan’s dismay, Ronaldo and company have adopted a similar strategy.

THOUGHS OF MOHUN BAGAN The Associated Press was informed by a representative of the club that it “takes note that the AFC has recognised the volatility of the situation in Iran and as such has rescheduled or changed the venues of a number of matches”. The statement continued, saying that the AFC would be treating Mohun Bagan unfairly if they did not apply the same criterion to them. We frequently express our worries to Iran’s authorities about the unstable and dangerous situation, particularly as it relates to the security of the players and employees. Next? Before deciding not to visit, the Indian Super League team had asked the AFC to reschedule their meeting with Tractor. After witnessing rival teams receive more favorable treatment, they are now vying to be allowed back into the Champions League.