Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 978th Career Goal, Becomes Al Nassr's Top Scorer in Saudi League
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal on August 28, 2026, moving closer to the milestone of 1,000 career goals with only 22 remaining. The Portuguese forward netted his 104th goal for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, making him the club's all-time leading scorer in the competition. This goal was also his 21st of the year 2026. The match was against Al Taawoun, a team coached by former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Žarko Lazetić, who witnessed Ronaldo's historic achievement firsthand. Ronaldo's continued scoring prowess in the Saudi league highlights his enduring impact on the sport and his club's success.
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