Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick for Al-Nassr, Nears 1,000 Career Goals
· Sports · Indian Express, BBC Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a 15-minute hat-trick on Thursday night to lead Al-Nassr to a 5-3 victory over Al-Kholood Club at the King Saud University Stadium. The 41-year-old forward scored in the 66th, 72nd, and 81st minutes, bringing his total career goal count to 985. This performance marks his seventh hat-trick since joining the Saudi Arabian club in 2023 and extends his lead over rival Lionel Messi to 49 goals. Earlier in the day, Ronaldo received the "Ballon d’Or of All Time" award following an online public vote. The report does not specify the exact nature of the recent fine and suspension imposed on Ronaldo by the Portuguese football federation.
Why it matters
Ronaldo’s pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone continues to draw global attention to the Saudi Pro League, cementing his status as a central figure in international football records.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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