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Saudi Pro League matches postponed amid security concerns
Saudi Arabia has closed its airports amid security concerns after a reported rocket attack near Riyadh.
Earlier in the week, a match between Al Nassr and Uzbekistan's Neftchi in the Asian Champions League was delayed by an hour after the attack.
The Saudi Pro League postponed matches involving Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr for now.
Players have reportedly left the country, but their names and destinations have not been made public.
The postponements affect three major Saudi clubs, including Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays.
The airport closures and match delays show how the security situation is disrupting football in the country.
No details are given about when the postponed matches will be played.
The Saudi Pro League has postponed matches involving Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr amid security concerns.
The decision followed the closure of airports in Saudi Arabia and a rocket attack on Riyadh.
A match between Al Nassr and Uzbekistan’s Neftchi had been delayed by an hour on Monday.
VoetbalPrimeur, citing Diario AS, reported that players had fled the area, but did not identify them or say where they went.
- Who
- The Saudi Pro League and the clubs Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr.
- What
- Matches involving the three clubs were postponed.
- When
- By Wednesday morning, 14 October 2026. The Al Nassr match delay occurred on Monday.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Amid security concerns, including a rocket attack on Riyadh and the closure of airports in Saudi Arabia.
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The match between Al Nassr and Uzbekistan’s Neftchi was delayed by an hour after a rocket attack on Riyadh.
Saudi Arabian airports had closed, and the Saudi Pro League had postponed matches involving Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr.
- Postponed clubs
- Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr
- Earlier match
- Al Nassr vs Neftchi, delayed by one hour
- Security incident
- Rocket attack on Riyadh
- Airport status
- Airports in Saudi Arabia closed
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