Cristiano Ronaldo Netting 980th Career Goal in Al-Nassr Win Over Al-Draih
After several chaotic days, Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Al-Nassr with a goal, moving another step closer to his 1,000th career strike.
The star scored during Friday’s (9th) 3–0 victory over Al-Draih in the Saudi Pro League, bringing his career tally to 980.
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This result lifted Al-Nassr into second place with 19 points, with Al Quadisiya ahead only on tiebreakers.
The forward opened the scoring in the 23rd minute.
Portuguese players provided the goals, as Samu Costa doubled the lead after João Félix played him through (35′).
The third goal arrived in the closing stages after Sadio Mané set Coman up perfectly.
Mané had Cristiano Ronaldo alongside him but chose to finish the play himself (77′).
His 980th goal followed a crisis involving CR7 with the Portugal national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo fell out with coach Jorge Jesus and walked out on the national team.
The star then published a letter setting out demands for the coach.
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Several outlets reported that the Portuguese Football Federation has decided to temporarily suspend CR7, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
After a turbulent few days, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr with a GOAL and took another step towards his 1,000th.
The star found the net in Friday’s (9th) 3–0 win over Al-Draih in the Saudi Pro League, taking his career tally to 980.
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The result moved Al-Nassr into second place with 19 points, behind Al Quadisiya only on tiebreakers.
The goal machine opened the scoring in the 23rd minute.
It was all about Portuguese goals, as Samu Costa doubled the lead after being played in by João Félix (35′).
The third came in the closing stages after Sadio Mané set Coman up perfectly.
He had Cristiano Ronaldo alongside him but chose to finish it himself (77′).
Goal number 980 came after a crisis involving CR7 in the Portugal national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo fell out with coach Jorge Jesus and walked out on the national team.
The star then published a letter making demands of the coach.
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According to some outlets, the Portuguese Football Federation has decided to temporarily suspend CR7, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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