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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 980th Career Goal for Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah.
He scored after the goalkeeper blocked a shot by Kingsley Coman.
The goal was Ronaldo’s 980th in his career, according to the article.
That means he is 20 goals away from reaching 1,000.
Al Nassr scored another goal before half-time and led 2-0.
The match came after Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team camp.
He later said his coach had not kept promises about how much he would play.
Ronaldo also said he was not retiring from international football.
Ronaldo scored in the 23rd minute of Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Diriyah on Friday.
The goal brought his reported career total to 980, leaving him 20 short of 1,000.
He scored from a rebound after Kingsley Coman’s shot was parried by the goalkeeper.
Al Nassr led 2-0 at half-time after Samu Costa headed in from a João Félix corner.
The goal came after Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team camp and later criticized coach Jorge Jesus over playing-time promises.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr played Al Diriyah.
- What
- Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal, putting him 20 away from 1,000.
- Where
- Al-Awwal Park.
- When
- Friday, during the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League Matchday 8.
- Why
- Ronaldo scored from a rebound after the goalkeeper parried Kingsley Coman’s shot.
Key facts
- Reported career goals
- 980
- Goals from 1,000
- 20
- Goal minute
- 23rd minute
- Half-time score
- Al Nassr 2-0 Al Diriyah
- Season league goals
- Four, according to the article
- Portugal camp departure
- 30 September
- Ronaldo's statement
- Released on 6 October; he said he was not retiring from international football
Sources
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