Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 978th Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Taawoun 2-1 on Friday to maintain their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season.

The 41-year-old Portugal forward played the full match, helping Al Nassr secure their fourth consecutive victory and remain at the top of the league table.

Al Taawoun took an early lead in the 11th minute through Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji, putting Al Nassr under pressure. However, Al Nassr found an equaliser in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time when Samu Costa struck to make it 1-1 at the break.

Ronaldo then put Al Nassr ahead five minutes into the second half. João Felix created the opportunity with a run down the left before his cutback eventually reached Mohamed Simakan on the edge of the box.

Simakan's goal-bound effort was flicked into the net by Ronaldo from six yards, giving the Portugal international his 978th career goal.

The victory follows Al Nassr's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Al Ettifaq on Tuesday, when they scored three times in the final 16 minutes after trailing 2-0 at half-time.

Ronaldo had been substituted in that match, but he completed the full 90 minutes against Al Taawoun to help Al Nassr make it four wins from four games.

This win is a testament to Al Nassr's strength and determination, with Ronaldo continuing to play a crucial role in the team's success.

As the Saudi Pro League season continues, Al Nassr will look to maintain their perfect start and make a strong push for the title.

With Ronaldo leading the charge, Al Nassr fans will be hoping for many more victories to come.

The team's performance has been impressive so far, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.

For now, Al Nassr remains at the top of the league table, and Ronaldo continues to break records and defy age with his incredible goal-scoring ability.

The Portuguese forward's dedication and skill are an inspiration to fans around the world, and his continued success is a testament to his hard work and perseverance.

As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how Al Nassr and Ronaldo continue to perform, and whether they can maintain their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season.