By Our Correspondent

National News – Cristiano Ronaldo has etched another milestone in football history, reaching 967 career goals during Al Nassr’s thrilling 5–2 victory over Al-Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

Returning from a month-long hamstring injury, the Portuguese forward demonstrated his enduring prowess, scoring a penalty and a second goal after halftime to secure the win.

Ronaldo’s performance highlighted his key role in Al Nassr’s continued dominance this season.

Al-Najma initially shocked the home crowd by taking an early lead, but Al Nassr quickly responded before halftime with goals from Sadio Mane and Abdullah Al Hamdan in stoppage time, turning the momentum.

After the break, Ronaldo calmly converted a penalty in the 56th minute, restoring Al Nassr’s lead following Al-Najma’s brief equalizer.

He later added his second goal of the match, cementing the 5–2 win and moving closer to the legendary 1,000-goal milestone.

Mane also scored his second goal, contributing to Al Nassr’s 13th consecutive league victory.

The match, played at Al Nassr Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforced the team’s top-table position, extending their lead over rivals Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo’s 967th goal marks a historic achievement in professional football, underlining why he is regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers globally.

Fans and football analysts praised his composure, precision, and leadership on the field despite returning from injury.

Al Nassr’s win demonstrates their resilience and attacking strength, while Ronaldo’s milestone highlights the blend of experience and talent that keeps the club competitive at the highest level.

As the season progresses, attention turns to whether Ronaldo will achieve the unprecedented 1,000-goal landmark, solidifying his legacy further in football history.