Major General Mahmoud Abu Al-Taman, Chairman of the Security Committee of the Iraqi Football Federation, commented on Al-Nasr Club’s announcement of the absence of its star, Cristiano Ronaldo, from facing the Iraqi police tomorrow, Monday.

As he will not play. Ronaldo against Al-Shorta in the first round of the AFC Champions League for the elite new season 2024-2025.

Al-Nasr Club announced the absence of the Portuguese player from the upcoming match and that he will not travel with the team delegation to Baghdad. To play the match due to his exposure to a viral infection.

Abu Al-Tamn said that it had been agreed with the Saudi side for Ronaldo to attend Iraq, and he believes that announcing his absence is a camouflage for fear of the fans.

The head of the Iraqi Federation’s security committee confirmed on Channel 4 Sports that Iraq is a safe country and there are no accidents, and that it is one of the safest countries in the region at the present time.

The police are looking to exploit Ronaldo’s absence from victory by achieving a positive result at home and among his fans.