Cristiano Ronaldo Achieves Historic Milestone
In a remarkable achievement on Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo became the inaugural footballer to net 100 competitive goals for four different clubs. This milestone was reached during the Saudi Super Cup final at Hong Kong Stadium, despite his current club, Al Nassr, ultimately falling short to Al Ahli in a penalty shootout after the match concluded with a 2-2 scoreline.
Details of the Historic Goal
The historic goal, which secured his century for Al Nassr, came from a penalty kick at the 41-minute mark. Since joining Al Nassr in December 2022, the 40-year-old Portuguese forward has already made an impressive impact. His previous goal tallies include:
- 450 with Real Madrid
- 145 during his time at Manchester United
- 101 with Juventus
This latest accomplishment puts him ahead of Isidro Langara, and Brazilian football legends Romario and Neymar, who have each reached 100 goals with three clubs.
Match Highlights
Although Ronaldo has yet to secure a significant trophy with Al Nassr, he continues to hold the record for the most international goals, boasting 138 for his national team, Portugal. In the dramatic match, following Ronaldo’s initial goal, Franck Kessié equalized for Al Ahli shortly afterward. With only seven minutes left on the clock, Marcelo Brozovic once again put Al Nassr in front, yet the thrilling contest saw Brazilian defender Ibañez level the score with a late header to force a penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout Outcome
Ronaldo successfully converted another penalty during the shootout, but his teammate Abdullah Al-Khaibari missed his attempt, leading to Al Ahli’s eventual triumph with a 5-3 victory, thus earning them the first trophy of the Saudi season.
