Ronaldo nets 982nd career goal as Al Nassr beat Al Faisaly 3-1

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr secured another win in the Saudi Pro League, defeating Al Faisaly 3-1 to hold on to second place in the table. The match also carried a personal milestone for Ronaldo — the 982nd goal of his career, bringing him closer to football's historic 1,000-goal mark.

The 40-year-old Portuguese star is now just 18 goals away from the 1,000-goal milestone. No footballer in history has ever reached that mark.

Al Nassr took the lead after just four minutes, with Abdullah Al Hamadan's goal sending them into the break ahead.

Four minutes into the second half, Ronaldo found the net in the 49th minute — Al Nassr's second goal of the match and the 982nd of his personal career.

Theo Bongonda pulled one back for Al Faisaly in the 66th minute, creating some pressure, but Al Nassr kept control of the match till the end.

Angelo Gabriel sealed the 3-1 victory for the Saudi club in the 79th minute. Hamadan and Gabriel joined Ronaldo on the scoresheet for Al Nassr.

With 25 points from 10 matches, Al Nassr sit second in the table. This win is vital for them in the race to close the gap on the league leaders.

Since joining the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has scored regularly. His hunger for goals has not diminished with age — his positioning, finishing and physical fitness remain the envy of younger strikers.

Al Nassr's coaching staff and teammates often say Ronaldo's professionalism is the biggest lesson for the team's youngsters. His rigour in training and winning mentality lift the whole squad's morale.

Al Faisaly's only goal was scored by Theo Bongonda. Despite their second-half effort to get back into the match, they could not break down Al Nassr's experienced defence.

In Saudi football, the Al Nassr–Al Hilal rivalry remains the main attraction. The title race between the two sides is expected to intensify through the rest of the season.

Football fans now have one burning question — when will Ronaldo reach the 1,000-goal mark? If he keeps up his current form, football lovers could witness that historic moment this very season.

Altogether, this win gave Al Nassr not just three points but another memorable chapter in Ronaldo's career — the owner of 982 goals now stands at the doorstep of a thousand.