Cristiano Ronaldo has finally secured a Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr, delivering his first major honour since joining the club. The victory came on the final day of the season, with Ronaldo scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Damac, and totaling 129 goals for Al-Nassr to date. This triumph ends a run of near-misses, as Ronaldo had finished as top scorer in the previous two campaigns but finished runners-up twice before clinching the championship. The emotional win saw Ronaldo in tears at full-time, marking a relief and milestone moment in his career since leaving Manchester United.
In addition to the league success, Ronaldo strengthened his free-kick legacy by equalling David Beckham’s achievement with 65 career free-kick goals, while remaining behind Lionel Messi (71) and Ronaldinho (66). This milestone comes after Ronaldo’s last successful free-kick dated August 17, 2024, and adds to his enduring goal-scoring record for Al-Nassr.
Key highlights:
– Al-Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title on the final day; Ronaldo scored a brace in the 4-1 victory over Damac.
– Ronaldo has 129 goals for Al-Nassr and ended a wait for major honours since 2020.
– He equalled David Beckham’s 65 free-kick tally, narrowing the gap to Messi (71) and Ronaldinho (66).
