Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Hits 980 Career Goals In Al-Nassr Victory After Controversial Portugal Break, Moves Closer To 1,000-Goal Milestone | Video

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 981 Career Goals As Al-Nassr Beats Neftchi Fergana After Missile Alert Delays AFC Champions League Match

Ronaldo scores amid Riyadh security scare to close in on 1,000 career goals

Cristiano Ronaldo edged closer to the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals by netting a goal for Al-Nassr in their AFC Champions League match. Although security alerts caused a postponement against Neftchi Fergana, which caused discomfort among fans and players, Al-Nassr clinched a 3-1 victory with Ronaldo being instrumental. A pending dispute with the Portuguese Football Federation, however, looms over him.

Why Ronaldo vs Messi is now less a debate and more a tragicomedy

In this week's Offside, we examine how late-stage Ronaldo is becoming an embarrassment to his career.

Ronaldo’s UAE golden visa: How he keeps residency without owning property

Cristiano Ronaldo received the UAE Golden Visa in 2020, years before moving to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr. Recognised for his achievements as an elite athlete, he qualified without needing to invest in Dubai property or establish a business. The programme’s long-term residency benefits explain how Ronaldo can continue living and playing in Saudi Arabia while maintaining ties with the neighbouring Emirates.