Ronaldo scores 982nd career goal as Al Nassr beat Al Faisaly 3-1

By Adegboyega Adeleye

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 982nd official career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, moving the Portugal captain 18 goals away from reaching the historic 1,000-goal milestone.

The 41-year-old forward struck in the 49th minute, heading home a delivery from compatriot João Félix to double Al Nassr’s advantage at Majmaah Sports City Stadium.

Ronaldo’s latest goal ended a spell without scoring since his effort against Neftchi Fargona in the AFC Champions League Elite on October 12, bringing his tally for club and country to 982.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner thought he had scored again shortly afterwards, but the...