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Ronaldo nets 970th goal as Al Nassr win 2-0.

5/1/2026

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Ronaldo Scores 970th

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 970th professional goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli 2-0 on Wednesday.
Kingsley Coman added a 90th-minute goal to seal the win.
The victory kept Al Nassr atop the Saudi Pro League with 79 points from 26 wins, one draw and three losses.
Ronaldo earned Player of the Match and posted “YALLA!! WE ARE AL NASSR!!” on X.

Summary

Al Nassr Accuses

Match officials omitted a guard of honour for Al Ahli’s AFC Champions League win, prompting visitor criticism.
Al Nassr officials alleged a refereeing conspiracy, saying the team benefited from two denied penalties.
Forward Galeno sustained knee and ankle damage after colliding with Al Nassr keeper Bento and received treatment.
Demiral displayed an AFC Champions League medal taken from Al Ahli staff on X, intensifying tensions.

Summary

Ronaldo Chases Boot

Ronaldo scored his 25th goal, leaving him three behind top scorer Julian Quinones and on pace for a third straight Saudi Pro League golden boot.
Al Nassr’s win extended its unbeaten run to 20 games overall and 16 league matches, the longest streak since the 2019-20 season.
Over 26,000 fans packed Al Awwal Park, creating an electric atmosphere as the club nears its first league title in seven years.

History

Historical Context

Originally played in Italy since its 1988 launch, the Supercoppa Italiana first left Europe in 1993 (Washington) and later visited Tripoli (2002) and Beijing (2009). A 2018 Lega Serie A-Saudi agreement slated three Saudi editions, each at Riyadh’s 25,000-seat King Saud University Stadium, a deal extended to 2029. This history underpins Saudi Arabia’s current push, exemplified by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr appearances.

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Ronaldo Scores 970th

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 970th professional goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli 2-0 on Wednesday.
Kingsley Coman added a 90th-minute goal to seal the win.
The victory kept Al Nassr atop the Saudi Pro League with 79 points from 26 wins, one draw and three losses.
Ronaldo earned Player of the Match and posted “YALLA!! WE ARE AL NASSR!!” on X.

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