Cristiano Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down at 40, as he netted his 928th career goal in a commanding 3-1 victory for Al-Nassr over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The football legend wasted no time, finding the back of the net just four minutes into the game, setting the tone for a dominant performance from his team.
This victory comes on the heels of Al-Nassr’s impressive 3-0 win against Esteghlal Tehran in the AFC Champions League, where Ronaldo also scored, marking his 927th goal. The momentum was clearly on his side, as earlier today, he was also included in Portugal’s squad for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, proving that at 40, Ronaldo’s influence on the pitch is as strong as ever.
The match against Al-Kholood saw Ronaldo’s early strike followed by two more goals from his teammates, sealing the win and further solidifying Al-Nassr’s push for the Saudi Pro League title. The team now sits in fourth place, with eyes set on climbing to the top.
Ronaldo’s goal against Al-Kholood brings him one step closer to the monumental 1,000-goal mark, a feat that would solidify his status as one of football’s greatest ever. In addition to his goal-scoring records, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, the most for a European player and holds the 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 continued to defy age, regularly delivering crucial goals and leading the team to both domestic and continental success. With every match, he inches closer to an extraordinary milestone, and fans across the globe are eagerly watching as this living legend continues to make history.
Al-Nassr’s pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title is now in full swing, and with Ronaldo leading the charge, the sky’s the limit for the team as they aim for glory.
