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Ronaldo Nets 980th Career Goal as Al‑Nassr Throttle Al Diriyah 3‑0
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:37 AM
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Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 980th career goal in a 3‑0 victory for Al‑Nassr over Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League.
The Saudi Pro League match between Al‑Nassr and Al Diriyah took place on 4 October 2023 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Riyadh.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 12th minute, converting a low cross from the left to give his side a 1‑0 lead.
The Portuguese star added a second goal in the 27th minute, heading past the keeper after a quick counter‑attack.
Al‑Nassr sealed a comfortable 3‑0 win with a third goal from a penalty in the 71st minute, ensuring a solid start to their campaign.
With this strike, Ronaldo reached 980 career goals across all competitions, marking a milestone that places him among the league’s all‑time top scorers.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 12th minute, converting a low cross from the left to give his side a 1‑0 lead.
The Portuguese star added a second goal in the 27th minute, heading past the keeper after a quick counter‑attack.
Al‑Nassr sealed a comfortable 3‑0 win with a third goal from a penalty in the 71st minute, ensuring a solid start to their campaign.
With this strike, Ronaldo reached 980 career goals across all competitions, marking a milestone that places him among the league’s all‑time top scorers.