Ronaldo Scores 980th Goal as Al-Nassr Wins 3-0
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal while playing for Al-Nassr, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The match occurred at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Friday, with Ronaldo netting the first goal in the 23rd minute after capitalizing on a rebound from goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah.
This goal marked Ronaldo's fourth in the league this season and brought him within 20 goals of the 1,000-career-goal milestone. Al-Nassr extended their lead with a goal from Samú Costa in the 35th minute, followed by a third goal from Kingsley Coman in the 77th minute.
The victory was significant for Al-Nassr as they strengthened their position in the league, having entered the match with 16 points from seven games. Ronaldo's return to club action followed a turbulent international break with Portugal, where he had a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Despite the controversy, he reaffirmed his commitment to the national team.
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