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Saudi league ruling settles Ronaldo's goal tally at 985
October 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 13 hours
The Saudi Pro League has confirmed the disputed goal against Al-Faisaly counts for Cristiano Ronaldo, putting him 15 goals shy of 1,000.
- Ronaldo scored a hat-trick Thursday as Al-Nassr beat Al-Khulood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League's 12th round.
- The league confirmed the goal Ronaldo claimed against Al-Faisaly on October 23 was credited to him, raising his career tally to 985.
- Transfermarkt attributes that goal to Al-Faisaly defender André Giroto as an own goal, recording Ronaldo at 984.