This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Sunday the postponement of all Champions League matches scheduled to take place in the Middle East due to security concerns. Al Nassr, the team of Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix, coached by Jorge Jesus, is directly affected by this decision. The decision comes in the context of Iran's response to the attacks on Saturday morning by Israel and the U.S. Their nations launched a military attack against Iran, dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury', aimed at destroying the military and nuclear capabilities of the state, which even led to the death of the country's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The AFC decided to postpone 8 matches that were to be held in the Middle East, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Lebanon, and Oman. The Al-Nassr had a match scheduled for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, March 4, against Al-Wasl, but the game has been postponed. New dates for these matches will be announced later by the competition organizers. Monday, March 2, Al-Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – Tractor (Iran), Asian Champions League. Monday, March 2, Al-Duhail (Qatar) – Al-Ahli SC (Saudi Arabia), Asian Champions League. Tuesday, March 3, Al-Wahda (United Arab Emirates) – Al-Ittihad FC (Saudi Arabia), Asian Champions League. Tuesday, March 3, Al-Sadd (Qatar) – Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Asian Champions League. Tuesday, March 3, Al-Ahli Doha (Qatar) – Al-Hussein (Jordan), Asian Champions League 2. Wednesday, March 4, Al-Wasl (United Arab Emirates) – Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia), Asian Champions League. Wednesday, March 4, Al-Ansar (Lebanon) – Muras United (Kyrgyzstan), Challenge League. Wednesday, March 4, Al-Shabab (Oman) – Al-Kuwait (Kuwait), Challenge League.
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