Saudi Arabia has postponed three Pro League fixtures, including Al Nassr's game involving Cristiano Ronaldo, after a sharp rise in Houthi missile threats from Yemen.
01Summary
- 01The Saudi Pro League postponed three matchweek nine fixtures on Tuesday for what it called logistical reasons and mandatory rest-period requirements.
- 02Al Hilal v Al Riyadh and Al Ittihad v Al Shabab have been moved to 19 December.
- 03Al Ahli v Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr has been rescheduled for 6 March 2027.
- 04Al Nassr's AFC Champions League match in Riyadh was delayed by an hour on Monday after a missile fired by the Houthis was intercepted.
- 05Saudi civil defence said one person was injured by falling debris after a Houthi ballistic missile was downed near Riyadh on Wednesday.
02Why it matters
The postponements show the conflict in Yemen is affecting sport and daily life inside Saudi Arabia. The attacks are also raising security concerns around airports, energy sites and major events in the kingdom.
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