RONALDO MOVES CLOSER TO 1,000 CAREER GOALS WITH STUNNING BRACE

By: Fasasi Hammad
Cristiano Ronaldo kept his pursuit of football history alive with a brilliant display, netting twice to lead Al Nassr to a convincing 5-2 triumph over Al Najmah in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese superstar has now scored an astonishing 967 goals for club and country, placing him just 33 goals away from the historic 1,000-goal milestone. Ronaldo’s influence in Saudi Arabia continues to be remarkable.
His two goals in the match brought his league tally to 97 goals in only 100 appearances, putting him on track to reach 100 goals in the competition since joining Al Nassr in January 2023.
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Ronaldo made his Saudi Pro League debut on January 22, 2023, in a 1-0 loss to Al Ettifaq, and scored his first goal for the club against Al Fateh on February 3, 2023.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner reached his 50th league goal in his 50th appearance against Al Raed on August 22, 2024, underlining his scoring consistency.
The match against Al Najmah on April 3, 2026, marked his 100th league appearance and showcased his enduring prowess in front of goal.
With his latest brace contributing to another commanding win, Ronaldo is now within reach of two significant milestones—100 goals in the Saudi Pro League and the unprecedented 1,000-goal mark in professional football.
