Jakarta, CNNIIndonesia —
Decision Victor Axelsen withdrew from Indonesia Masters 2023 until Cristiano Ronaldo debuted with Al Nassr to become one of the most popular sports news stories of the past 24 hours.
Additionally, there is news of Arsenal’s dramatic win over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Here are the three most popular sports news stories in CNNIndonesia.com’s Top 3 Sports:
1. Viktor Axelsen withdraws from Indonesia Masters 2023
Viktor Axelsen has decided to withdraw from the Indonesia Masters 2023 after losing in the Indian Open 2023 final. A few hours after the final match of the Indian Open 2023, Axelsen said that he would not participate in the 2023 Indonesia Masters.
“Hi everyone. Unfortunately I won’t be going to Indonesia next week. I can’t wait to play Istora in front of the amazing badminton fans as usual but my body is not ready for another week of competition.”
Thus Axelsen will not defend the title he won last year after beating Chou Tien Chen in the last round.
2. Arsenal beat Manchester United
Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday night (22/1) Indonesian time.
Two goals from Eddie Nketiah and one from Bukayo Saka secured victory for Arsenal over United. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have scored two goals through Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez.
The win over United kept Arsenal firmly top of the Premier League table with a five-point advantage over Manchester City.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at Al Nassr worries and deceives opponents as seen in the game against Al Ittifaq.
Ronaldo made his costume debut for Al Nassr in the match against Al Ittifaq at Msool Park Stadium, Riyadh on Sunday (22/1) evening local time or Monday (23/1) early morning.
Ronaldo became captain and held the only forward position in the 4-2-3-1 formation used by coach Rudi Garcia.
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