Ronaldo makes history with 977th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the new Saudi Pro League season by scoring his 977th career goal as Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Diriyah 4-0 on Friday.
The 41-year-old Portugal captain came off the bench and needed only 21 minutes to make his mark, scoring Al-Nassr’s fourth goal in the 83rd minute after earlier strikes had put the hosts in control.
The goal also delivered a historic milestone, making Ronaldo the first footballer to score in 25 consecutive seasons. His latest effort leaves him just 23 goals away from the 1,000-goal mark.
Ronaldo’s tally has been built across a career spanning Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr and Portugal, with his latest chapter i...