Ronaldo rested as Al-Nassr heads to Uzbekistan. Security concerns continue for Asian competitions

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Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al-Nassr’s squad for its AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent, with coach Ange Postecoglou resting him. The fixture follows a postponement and comes amid concerns that security conditions in Saudi Arabia could affect Asian competitions.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is being rested for Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan, a week after the club’s previous game in the competition was postponed, and amid concern that the security situation in Saudi Arabia will continue to impact Asia’s top soccer tournaments.Ronaldo, who scored a hat trick in a Saudi Pro League game last week to reach 985 career goals, was left off the roster by coach Ange Postecoglou for Monday's match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent.