Cristiano Ronaldo. (Reuters Photo)
The Portuguese celebrity broke the document for scoring essentially the most objectives, 35, in a single Saudi Pro League season together with his brace towards Al-Awwal.
Cristiano Ronaldo despatched a stern discover to the world of soccer after he scripted a brand new document for his membership Al Nassr. Ronaldo netted a brace in his final Saudi Pro League recreation of this season as Al Nassr registered a 4-2 win over Al Ittihad on the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh on Monday, May 27.
On the again of his match-winning efficiency, the Portuguese celebrity broke the document for scoring essentially the most objectives (35) in a single Saudi Pro League season. Ronaldo has dethroned former Al Nassr participant Abderrazak Hamdallah, who recorded 34 objectives within the 2018-19 season. Referring to his new achievement, Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, “I don’t follow the records, the records follow me.”
The submit has attracted reactions from a number of members of the worldwide soccer fraternity. Jadon Sancho, who has earlier shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo in 37 video games as a part of Manchester United, dropped a ‘Goat’ emoji within the remark field, demonstrating his respect for the veteran ahead.
Former Portuguese winger and Athletico de Kolkata participant Zequinha additionally congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on breaking an all-time Saudi Pro League document and branded him as “the best in history.” Shedding mild on Ronaldo’s illustrious profession, younger Dutch midfielder Leandro Fernandes commented, “You are the records.”
Despite the win over Al Ittihad, Al Nassr are in no competition to win the Saudi Pro League this season. Al Hilal have already secured the title, beating the Cristiano Ronaldo-led facet by fourteen factors. Al Nassr have emerged victorious in 26 out of their 34 league video games this season, ending second within the desk. Ronaldo has been the highest performer for the Riyadh-based membership, scoring 35 of their 100 objectives within the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo will look to proceed his goal-scoring spree when Al Nassr sq. off towards Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal within the remaining of the King Cup of Champions. The big-ticket conflict will happen on the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on May 31.
After wrapping up the membership task, Ronaldo will shift his focus to the upcoming EURO, set to kick off on July 14. Under his management, Portugal triumphed within the European Championship in 2016, beating France within the remaining.
Source: www.news18.com
