According to Fox Sports, for safety reasons, Ronaldo may choose not to participate in away games in the AFC II group stage.
Foreign media reported that the specific decision has not been made yet, but it is being analyzed that because Ronaldo's team needs to ensure safety during away games, he may choose not to play away games.
In the AFC Elite League last season, Ronaldo did not go to certain Middle Eastern countries due to safety issues (social environment or other factors) and obtained special permission for the victory of Riyadh.
25/26 season AFC Champions League second division, Riyadh won the same group as Zavala Sports (Iraq), Dushanbe Independence (Tajikistan), and Goa (India). According to reports, none of these countries are the most suitable destinations for players like Ronaldo.
Royce's team will evaluate whether the conditions are suitable for him to travel based on the specific match date and opponent, which takes into account his important position, but Riyadh victory will participate normally.
