
The Digest:
Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a powerful message of perseverance after his two goals for Al-Nassr not only fueled a crucial league victory but also extended his historic career tally to 956 goals.
Key Points:
- Ronaldo scored a brace in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud, extending their perfect league start to 10 games.
- The goals, scored in the 31st minute and just before halftime, effectively decided the match.
- His first was a reactive finish at the far post; his second was a composed, first-time strike from a Marcelo Brozovic pass.
- A potential hat-trick goal was disallowed for offside in the build-up.
- The victory sent Al-Nassr four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
- After the match, Ronaldo posted a seven-word mantra on social media: "Hard work is the way to success!"
- At 40, he remains the decisive force for a title-chasing side, redefining athletic longevity.
Sources: Goal