Fans waiting to see Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia will have to wait even longer after Al Nassr’s league match was called off after rain hit Riyadh.
Al Nassr had sold out tickets at the 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park stadium, but just hours before kick- off they were forced to lock the gates and turn fans and staff away.
Heavy rain has hit Riyadh this week and due to safety concerns at the stadium the match will not go ahead.
Instead it will be delayed by 24 hours and is now scheduled to take place on Friday, January 6 the club confirmed.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr match delayed by rain
In a statement on social media Ronaldo’s new club said: “Due to heavy rain and weather conditions impacting the stadium’s electricity, we have been officially informed that tonight’s match against Al Ta’i is postponed for 24 hours.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused to fans and wish everyone safe travels.”
After a glittering unveiling ceremony on Tuesday it has been a frustrating couple of days for Ronaldo and his new club.
Despite signing a contract worth more than $200m a year delays have sprung up to prevent Cristiano Ronaldo from making his first appearance for the club.
The punishment was served after Ronaldo slapped a phone from the hand of a spectator and under FIFA regulations he cannot play for two games, despite changing clubs in the interim.
Despite the probable ban, thousands of fans were expected to turn out to watch the game with a hope of catching a glimpse of the football and social media icon.
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