Cristiano Ronaldo will not be traveling with Al-Nassr FC for their AFC Champions League Two clash against FC Goa in India. The club confirmed the absence of their captain, who is being managed for game time as he targets a record sixth FIFA World Cup appearance. Al-Nassr have secured wins in previous matches without Ronaldo.
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