Forget Messi: Ronaldo could play in India with Al Nassr vs FC Goa clash

In an exciting development for Indian football fans, global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may be heading to India during the 2025-26 season.

Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr has been drawn in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two alongside India’s FC Goa and two other teams, Al Zawra’a from Iraq and FC Istiklol from Tajikistan.

With Lionel Messi’s India visit also on the horizon, fans are now looking forward to witnessing another football icon in the country.

Another Indian club, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, has also been drawn into Group D of the tournament, alongside Sepahan SC, Al Hussein, and Ahal FC.

Why Ronaldo’s possible visit has fans thrilled?

The 40-year-old icon is aiming for a brilliant season with Al-Nassr, with an eye on the biggest prize, the Saudi Pro League title, a trophy which he has not been able to win since he arrived in the Middle East way back in 2023. The squad has been strengthened with the presence of his national team-mate Joao Felix, while Kingsley Coman is also going to join the Saudi giants, as per Goal.com.

Back in June, Cristiano renewed his contract with Al Nassr till 2027.

The superstar footballer signed with the Club in 2022 after the World Cup that year, leaving Manchester United to become a free agent. His deal was for two and a half years.

Showing no signs of ageing and decline, he led Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title earlier this month, defeating Spain in the final.

With over 930 goals scored across his career already, he is aiming for the 1,000-goal mark