Cristiano Ronaldo continues to demonstrate his enduring prowess, scoring his 928th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
The 40-year-old forward opened the scoring in the 4th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance by his team.
Al-Nassr entered the match following a morale-boosting 3-0 win against Esteghlal Tehran in the AFC Champions League, where Ronaldo also found the net, marking his 927th career goal.
Earlier today, Ronaldo at 40 was in the Portuguese call-up team for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.
Building on this momentum, Al-Nassr showcased their attacking prowess against Al-Kholood.
Ronaldo’s early goal was complemented by additional strikes from his teammates, securing a comprehensive 3-1 victory.
This win reinforces Al-Nassr’s position in the league, as they aim to climb from their current fourth-place standing, with aspirations of securing the championship.
Ronaldo looking ahead
Ronaldo’s goal against Al-Kholood adds to his impressive tally, bringing him closer to the elusive 1,000-goal milestone.
His career achievements include five Ballon d’Or awards, the most for a European player, and he holds records for the most goals in the UEFA Champions League (140), UEFA European Championship (14), and international goals (135).
Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has maintained his exceptional form, consistently contributing to the team’s success both domestically and in continental competitions.
With this victory, Al-Nassr continues their pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title. Ronaldo’s leadership and goal-scoring ability remain pivotal to the team’s ambitions.
As he edges closer to the 1,000-goal mark, fans worldwide eagerly anticipate each match, witnessing a living legend’s journey toward an unprecedented milestone.
