Cristiano Ronaldo through the years has established himself as the embodiment of setting new and shattering old records. Regardless of the team he represents, it seems that records relentlessly pursue the Portuguese star.
After only recently setting two Guinness World Records – the most appearances in Men’s international football and also breaking the ceiling for the highest earnings of an athlete in the world of sports, the forward again set a new record with his most recent headed goal against Egyptian side Zamalek in their final group stage game of the Arab Champions Cup.
Al Nassr were struggling to break through the Egyptian club’s watertight defence when their captain Ronaldo, came up with a much-needed clutch moment in the 87th minute for the club.
The 38-year-old headed home his second goal of the season with a powerful finish earning his side a 1-1 draw on the night.
The headed goal scored by Ronaldo saw him become the first footballer to reach 300 goals without using his stronger foot, which is his right foot.
Per reports from Goal, a defeat would have seen Al Nassr finish third in Group C and face elimination from the tournament. But Ronaldo’s intervention resulted in his side progressing as group runners-up behind fellow Saudi side Al-Shabab.
Sadio Mane who recently completed a move in the region of ₤35 million as per reports from Diario AS, made his debut as a halftime substitute for Al Nassr and came close to opening his account for the club within just 121 seconds of stepping onto the field. The Senegal star was teed up by Alex Telles but unfortunately, his shot narrowly missed the target.
Al Nassr will now face Morocco’s Raja Casablanca, the defending champions, in their quarter-final encounter on Sunday.Ronaldo ranked best in Saudi
Sports Brief also reported the Portuguese veteran is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, regardless of his current stint in the Saudi Pro League.
Numerous star players have transitioned from European football to the Saudi Pro League during the summer transfer window. However, Ronaldo ranks as the best of all.
source: sportsbrief.com
