At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo scores 977th goal on return to action after the World Cup
Continuing his remarkable trajectory towards the thousandth goal in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo found the net inAugust 21, 2026, during his first appearance on the field after the World Cup. He needed just 21 minutes to register his name on the scoreboard in Al-Nassr’s 4-0 victory against Al-Riyadh, in the second round of the Saudi Championship.
At 41 years old, the Portuguese striker demonstrated his finishing ability by scoring goal number 977 in spectacular fashion. The move took place in the 37th minute of the final stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball in the penalty area, masterfully turned his back to beat Al-Sobhi and, with precision, shot with his left foot into the back of the opponent’s goal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s entry into the match took place in the second half, as his reintegration into coach Ange Postecoglou’s squad took place later than that of the other athletes. The reason was his participation in the World Cup defending the Portugal team. His return to training took place inAugust 13, which prevented him from participating in the first round of the Saudi Pro League — a 3-0 victory over Al-Fateh — and also in the initial clash for the King’s Cup, where Al-Nassr beat Al-Diriyah 4-1.
The Al-Nassr team, counting on the talent of Cristiano Ronaldo, has its next appointment scheduled forAugust 25, 2026. The clash will be against Al-Ettifaq and will mark the third round of the Saudi Championship.
