Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to reach 850 career goals as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Hazm 5-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box. He then doubled his tally in the 68th minute, heading home a cross from Yasir Al-Shahrani.
Ronaldo’s goals helped Al-Nassr to their third straight league win and moved them up to fourth place in the table. The 38-year-old is now the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football with 118 goals, and he is also the first player to reach 850 career goals.
“It’s a great feeling to reach this milestone,” Ronaldo said after the match. “I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved, but I’m not finished yet. I want to keep scoring goals and helping my team win trophies.”
Ronaldo’s performance against Al-Hazm was a reminder of his enduring ability to score goals at the highest level. He is still one of the best players in the world, and he will be looking to add to his tally in the coming weeks and months.
Here are some other details about the match:
- Al-Nassr dominated the match from start to finish, creating a number of chances.
- Al-Hazm had a few chances of their own, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
- Sadio Mane also scored for Al-Nassr, while Al-Hazm’s goal was scored by Walid Al-Dawsari.
- The win moved Al-Nassr up to fourth place in the table, while Al-Hazm remain in 12th place.
Ronaldo’s achievement is a testament to his longevity and his incredible goal-scoring ability. He is one of the greatest players of all time, and he continues to break records at the age of 38.
