Cristiano Ronaldo cancels Baghdad visit

The visit was set to take place on August 20

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has cancelled his planned visit to Baghdad, Iraq, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 20. The cancellation was announced by the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) on Wednesday, August 17, without giving a reason for the decision.

Ronaldo was expected to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and other government officials during his visit. He was also due to attend a friendly match between the Iraqi national team and his club, Manchester United, at the Basra International Stadium.

The cancellation of Ronaldo's visit is a disappointment for Iraqi fans

The cancellation of Ronaldo's visit is a disappointment for Iraqi fans, who were eagerly anticipating his arrival. However, the IFA said it is working to reschedule the visit for a later date.

Ronaldo is one of the most famous and successful footballers in the world, and his visit to Iraq would have been a major boost for the country's football development. The IFA said it is hopeful that Ronaldo will be able to visit Iraq in the future.