Messi's Impact on AFC Champions League: Disturbing Ronaldo?

TLDRDuring a match between Al Ain and Al Nasser, the home fans chanted Messi's name, even though he didn't play. This could be an attempt to disturb Cristiano Ronaldo's concentration. Al Ain won the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals. The second leg will take place next week.

Key insights

🎉The home fans chanted Messi's name throughout the match, despite him not playing.

🏆Al Ain won the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals against Al Nasser.

🌍The match between Al Ain and Al Nasser took place in the United Arab Emirates.

Sufian Rahime scored the only goal of the match in the 89th minute.

🏟️The second leg of the quarterfinal will be held at Al Nasser's home ground.

Q&A

Why did the home fans chant Messi's name?

It's possible that the fans were trying to disturb Cristiano Ronaldo's concentration.

Who won the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals?

Al Ain won the first leg against Al Nasser.

Where did the match between Al Ain and Al Nasser take place?

The match took place in the United Arab Emirates.

Who scored the only goal of the match?

Sufian Rahime scored the only goal in the 89th minute.

Where will the second leg of the quarterfinal be held?

The second leg will be held at Al Nasser's home ground.

Timestamped Summary

00:00During the AFC Champions League match between Al Ain and Al Nasser, the home fans chanted Messi's name, even though he didn't play.

00:23Al Ain won the first leg of the quarterfinals with a goal by Sufian Rahime in the 89th minute.

00:41The second leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinal will take place next week at Al Nasser's home ground.