Emirati media report: Security concerns prevent Ronaldo's trip to Uzbekistan Emirati sports media reported that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to fly from Saudi Arabia to Tashkent to meet Pakhtakor due to security concerns. According to this report, Yemeni missile attacks and concern about the security situation of the Saudi airports were factors in this decision. However, the head coach of Alencer stated that the reason for the Portuguese star's absence is the need for rest and the difficulty of the trip.

Emirati media report: Security concerns prevent Ronaldo's trip to Uzbekistan Emirati sports media reported that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to fly from Saudi Arabia to Tashkent to meet Pakhtakor due to security concerns. According to this report, Yemeni missile attacks and concern about the security situation of the Saudi airports were factors in this decision. However, the head coach of Alencer stated that the reason for the Portuguese star's absence is the need for rest and the difficulty of the trip.