Earlier this year Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian Pro League football club, Al Nassr. The beginning was a tough one for the Portuguese international. His first two games did not see him scoring or contributing an assist. As expected, a number of critics started talking.
However, no condition is permanent. Cristiano Ronaldo can testify to how right this saying is. In his third game for Al Nassr, Ronaldo scored a late penalty against Al-Fateh last week that saw his team secure a point. Despite the goal, some critics claimed it’s “ a free goal .”
Ronaldo takes a penalty for Al Nassr
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Ronaldo scored four good goals to remind the world of who he is. The greatest goal-scoring footballer alive. This was in a clash against Al Welhda in the Saudi Pro League. The game ended 4-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo is Scoring statistics…
Famous English Journalist Piers Morgan was quick to come out and highlight the statistics behind Ronaldo’s goal-scoring feat. He posted on Twitter :
“ BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo scores all 4 goals in Al Nassr’s 4-0 win at Al Welhda, passing 500 League goals in his career. He’s now scored 61 hat-tricks, 30 before he was 30, and 31 since he turned 30. He’s now 38. “
Christiano Ronaldo has scored 61 hat tricks in his career
According to the popular sports website Goal, Ronaldo’s overall career goals, both, and country stand at 824. This still maintains the Portuguese international as the all-time leading scorer in Men’s competitive football. The obvious question would be who follows him.
Well, it’s not Lionel Messi as you may have been tempted to assume. Though very soon it might be. Josef Bican stands at number two with 805 goals while Lionel Messi comes in the third position with 796 goals. There is a minimal number and Football enthusiasts predict Messi to overtake Bican and probably Ronaldo.
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