Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo collected the Best Middle East Player award in Dubai and reiterated his aim to reach 1,000 career goals.
- His brace in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 win over Al-Akhdoud took his reported tally to 956 goals, leaving him roughly 44 short of four figures.
- Al-Nassr opened the Saudi Pro League with ten straight victories to lead the table as Ronaldo continues to score regularly.
- Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Ronaldo’s form and attitude in comments to Marca, signaling continued national-team backing.
- One outlet reports Ronaldo has extended his Al-Nassr deal to 2027, and media differ on the league scoring race with João Félix, citing either a tie on 12 or Ronaldo one behind.