Cristiano Ronaldo could play in India against FC Goa
Published: 16 August 2025, 6:39:06
A potentially monumental occasion awaits Indian football fans as Cristiano Ronaldo may play in India for the very first time.
The group stage draw for the new AFC Champions League season has placed Al Nassr in Group D, alongside India’s FC Goa, Istiklol of Tajikistan and Iraq’s Al Zawraa.
This means Al Nassr will need to travel to India for an away match, setting the stage for an unforgettable night in Indian club football.
For FC Goa, this fixture is already being hailed as the biggest in the club’s history. Ravi Puskur, the club’s CEO, stated, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. Hosting Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo could become one of the most iconic matches in Indian club football history.”
He added, “It’s a proud moment for Indian football as well. We’ve earned our place in this competition, and matches like this give us the chance to prove we can compete at the continental level.”
Ronaldo is not the only star in Al Nassr’s lineup. The squad also includes top-tier international players such as Sadio Mané, João Félix, Aymeric Laporte and Iñigo Martínez; making their potential visit even more significant for Indian fans.
However, Ronaldo’s participation in the away fixture is still uncertain.
According to multiple reports, his contract with Al Nassr reportedly does not require him to play in away games of the AFC Champions League.
This leaves open the possibility that he might only feature in home matches. Fans will now be eagerly waiting to see what decision the legendary forward makes.
Regardless, the possibility alone of Ronaldo playing in India marks a watershed moment for Indian football and a dream scenario for countless supporters across India.
