Cristiano Ronaldo is getting closer to a historic achievement in world football: reaching the impressive milestone of 1,000 career goals. Last Saturday, the 11th, the Portuguese forward showcased his scoring ability once again by netting a goal in Al-Nassr’s victory over Al-Okhdood in the 28th round of the Saudi league.
The Portuguese star opened the scoring with a classy play: he received a pass inside the area, kept his composure, and finished with precision into the back of the net. This goal marks the 968th of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career, leaving him just 32 goals shy of reaching the legendary number 1,000 — a milestone that few players in football history have achieved.
In addition to CR7’s goal, João Félix also shone by securing the second goal of the match, confirming Al-Nassr’s victory. This win strengthens the team’s lead in the Saudi league, maintaining a comfortable five-point advantage over their closest rival, Al-Hilal. Both clubs still have six games remaining before the end of the competition, making the title race increasingly exciting.
As the clock ticks down and the countdown to Cristiano Ronaldo’s thousandth goal gains momentum, football fans around the world are focused on the Portuguese star. It remains to be seen when and where CR7 will reach this historic mark, which will undoubtedly be etched forever in the annals of the beautiful game.
This article first appeared on [Apito Final](https://apitofinal.pt/).
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