Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to break breathtaking records in football, with the latest of them being in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo, who is considered to be one of the greatest footballers ever, etched his name in the annals of goalscoring history in the Saudi Arabian top-flight division after scoring a brace in Al Nassr’s 4-2 win over Al Ittihad.
Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally for the campaign to 35 goals from 31 matches, breaking the record for the most goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season.
The Portuguese hasn’t halted from delineating class, as he continues to show why he is loved and adored by many across the world.
Ronaldo netted the opener for Al Nassr in their win against Al Ittihad, scoring in the 3rd minute of added time in the opening 45.
Cristiano Ronaldo secured his brace in the 69th minute, putting Luis Castro’s side into a comfortable 2-goal lead before Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored in the 79th minute.
Al Ittihad tried to fight back in the dying embers of the affair by pulling one back through Farha Al-Shamani in the 88th minute.
Two minutes into stoppage time, ex-Liverpool man Fabinho, fluffed his lines from the spot by missing a penalty, although he subsequently atoned for his errors by converting the rebound.
Meshari Al Nemer scored the culminating goal of the game to seal the win for the Saudi Pro League runners-up.
One Of The Records Football Icon Cristiano Ronaldo Also Broke In Al Nassr’s Final Game Of The 2023/24 Saudi Pro League
Moreover, Ronaldo’s magical double in the final game of the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League campaign, which confirmed him as the top-scorer for the season also saw him break another monumental record.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to be top-scorer in four different leagues, namely; La Liga (3 times), Serie A, Premier League, and Saudi Pro League.
The 39-year-old is showing no sign of aging, as his ever-sublime form in front of goal remains present.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Famous Quote
Following his record-breaking outing with his side this term, Cristiano Ronaldo took to his socials to reiterate one of his famous quotes which he made years ago, writing:
“I don’t follow the records, the records follow me.”
He has previously made this statement in 2021, after ending the 2020/21 Serie A season as top-scorer.
In addition, Ronaldo also stated this when he set the record for the most appearances in men’s international football in 2023.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has one last domestic game to play this campaign, with Al Nassr facing Al Hilal in the final of the King’s Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping that he can galvanize his side towards success, and if he guides the Knight of Najd to the trophy, it will be his second piece of silverware since joining the Pro League club, having won the Arab Club Champions Cup in August 2023.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr on January 1, 2023, following his acrimonious exit from Manchester United in November 2022, and he has scored 58 goals and provided 15 assists in 63 appearances in all competitions.
Ronaldo At Euro 2024
Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play at a record 6th European Championship with Portugal this summer, and he will be aiming to lead the Selecao to the title, having been pivotal to their triumph in 2016.
Cumulatively, Ronaldo has scored 759 goals and provided 238 assists in 1012 club appearances thus far in his career.
Internationally, the 39-year-old has netted 128 goals and provided 46 assists in 206 appearances for Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won several trophies in his career, including; 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 FIFA Club World Cup, and 7 League titles (3 Premier League, 2 La Liga, 2 Serie A).
