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Ronaldo Bagged Goal No. 977 in First Game Back: It Might Be His Last Season

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Cristiano Ronaldo wasted ZERO time getting back to what he does best, bagging his first goal of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign on Friday. This was his first appearance for Al-Nassr since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he made it count.

The Goalscoring King Strikes Again

He absolutely popped up with the goal in the 83rd minute, showing everyone he’s still got it, even coming on as a sub just 22 minutes earlier. Ayman Yahya hit him with a sweet pass from the right wing, and CR7 shielded that ball like only he can, banging it home with his left foot. That’s a ridiculous 977 career goals, by the way!

A Season of High Stakes for the Legend

Al-Nassr already started their Saudi Pro League season strong, getting a 3-0 win over Al Fateh on August 15th, and they’re sitting at the top of the table. They even won the whole Saudi Pro League last season, which finally ended Ronaldo’s five-year stretch without a major club trophy. But listen, the real kicker? Ronaldo himself said last week this is “probably my last year of football.”

His contract with Al-Nassr runs until June 2027, so yeah, every single game this season feels like a final chapter for the legend. What a run, seriously.

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Originally reported by Fox Sports.

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