Football fans across India are gearing up for a historic event as FC Goa prepares to host Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC in a highly anticipated AFC Champions League Two match on October 22. Tickets for the match at Fatorda Stadium went on sale Thursday, with priority access for existing ticket holders having started earlier in the week. The club announced that tickets will be available at box office locations in both North Goa and Fatorda for two days, with any remaining tickets to be sold online for out-of-state fans.
The ticket prices for the match reflect the immense demand, with seats in the West Stand priced at ₹8,500 and the East Stand at ₹6,500. The more affordable tickets in the lower North and South stands are available for ₹2,500. The game is being hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Indian football, providing a much-needed boost to the domestic game amidst the current crisis.
FC Goa's CEO, Ravi Puskur, highlighted the significance of the event. "This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment for FC Goa," he told the Associated Press. "To host Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the biggest game in Indian club football history." Puskur emphasized that the match is a chance for FC Goa to prove its merit on a continental stage and for Indian football to gain global attention.
While Ronaldo is the star attraction, Al-Nassr boasts a squad full of international talent. The team includes former Liverpool star Sadio Mane, Portugal international Joao Felix, and recent signing Kingsley Coman. Other notable players are Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic and Spanish defender Inigo Calderon. The Saudi Arabian club, which finished third in its domestic league last season, is expected to be at full strength for the continental competition.
The match is a welcome distraction for Indian domestic football, which is currently in the midst of a crisis. The 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season has been suspended due to an ongoing dispute between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Ltd. (FSDL). This has led to financial uncertainty for clubs, with some even suspending player salaries. Puskur believes that the global attention from this match could help attract long-term investment and strengthen the foundations of Indian clubs.
