The draw is a historic event that demonstrates Indian clubs' ability to compete on a global scale, regardless of whether Ronaldo visits.
In an exciting development to Indian football followers, Cristiano Ronaldo club, Al Nassr, has been paired together with FC Goa in group D of AFC champions league Two (2025/26). This arrangement has elicited heartbeat among the sub continent for the possibility of the world superstar performing on the India grounds seems ever so close.
In the draw conducted on August 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Al Nassr are Group D with FC Goa, Al Zawraa of Iraq and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan. It is the most exciting and at the same time the most stressful moment in the life of FC Goa. Their entry into the group stage through swatting Omani sponsored club Al Seeb Club in the preliminary round in a 2-1 match has seen then earn a ticket into the preliminary round where they beat Omani sponsored club Al Seeb Club in a 2-1 match with Dejan Drazic and Javier Siverio on the score sheet.
Indian football may be experiencing the highest profile match ever in case Ronaldo is healthy and takes the field. Both the experts and fans cannot wait to know whether CR7 will go as far as Goa-or at least play at least against the Indian players in the competition.
Nevertheless, not every hope is unlimited. The rumour is that Ronaldo, in his Al Nassr contract, has a clause that will enable him to opt out of away fixtures in AFC Champions League Two, this might be the end of all hopes of his presence in Goa. However, these reports are not yet confirmed locally though it is inspiring to note that scientists believe that it is possible.
The prospect has nevertheless caused a lot of hype. The fans of football lovingly remember the legends who have visited India some of them, such as Pele, Maradona and even Lionel Messi who came here in 2012. Is Ronaldo likely to be the next big star to tread Indian soil?
Besides the Ronaldo element, the Indian appearance on AFC tournaments is changing. FC Goa, after beating Jamshedpur 3-0 in the final, won the 2025 Super Cup (Kalinga Super Cup), and thereby qualified for the second preliminary round of the AFC Champions League. Mohun Bagan Super Giant, ISL Shield winners, officially join competition as well as Goa, a landmark in Indian football at the continental level.
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