The Asian Champions League (ACL) clash between Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Dubai club Al Wasl has been postponed.
The ACL Elite match was originally scheduled to take place at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Monday.
However, the match has been postponed to a later date.
The Asian Football Confederation stated that “the new match date and kick off time will be confirmed and communicated in due course”.
While no official reason for the postponement was provided, travel issues related to regional disturbances are believed to be a factor.
However, other Asian Champions League matches are scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Saudi Arabia club Al Qadsiah are scheduled to host Qatari side Al Sadd at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.
Also, high-flying UAE side Al Ain are set to host Iranian team Tractor FC at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain on Monday.
Matches and events in Saudi Arabia have been affected amid intense fighting between the kingdom and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
A Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Asian champions Al Ahli was postponed. The Six Kings tennis tournament featuring the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in Saudi Arabia was postponed due to attacks on Riyadh.
Elsewhere, the Riyadh Fashion Week and Future Investment Initiative conference were also postponed.
Dakar Rally moves out of Saudi Arabia
The 2027 edition of the Dakar Rally has been moved out of Saudi Arabia due to security concerns, organisers Amaury Sport Organisation said on Sunday.
"Dakar Saudi Arabia 2027, scheduled from January 1 to 15, 2027, will not be held in the kingdom, following recent developments in the region," organisers said in a statement.
"This decision is exceptional and one-off and was taken in close coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), and with the support of the FIA and the FIM."
However, organisers said the 2028 Dakar Rally will take place in Saudi Arabia to celebrate the competition's 50th edition.
