Al-Nasr publishes its players’ celebration with the “military salute”.. and comments: “The shields of our homeland, may God grant you success.”

To follow the Saudi Football Channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Al-Nasr Saudi Club defeated its rival, Neftchi, Uzbekistan, by three goals to one, at the Awal Park Stadium, on Monday, in the second round of the first round matches in the AFC Elite Champions League. Al-Alamy's goals were scored by Angelo Gabriel and Cristiano Ronaldo, and by an error by the opposing player, in the 33rd, 42nd and 78th minutes.

Al-Nasr Club published, through its account on the “X” platform, a picture of its players celebrating in the manner of a “military salute,” and commented, saying: “Our security men... and the shields of our homeland... may God protect you, and provide you with His success, aid and victory,” in a supportive message to the Saudi army. The Al-Alamy team had previously published pictures of its fans in the stands during the match, commenting: “Safe and reassured...in a great country.”

Al-Nasr Club’s blog posts coincide with the Yemeni Houthi group’s targeting of Saudi Arabia. The Houthi group targeted an airport in the capital, Riyadh, on Saturday, and at least 12 people were killed.