Cristiano Ronaldo has cemented his legacy as a record breaker, continuously surpassing old milestones and setting new ones. It appears wherever the forward goes, the records perpetually chase him.
Ronaldo who only recently set the record for the most appearances in Men’s international football and also shattered the financial ceiling for the highest earnings of an athlete in the world of sports has now set another record following Al Nassr’s Arab Club Champions Cup triumph against Al Hilal.
Ronaldo sets another record
Al Nassr were faced with a huge test after going down to 10 men and being a goal down with barely 15 minutes to play.
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The forward inspired a comeback win for Luis Castro’s team scoring with his right foot to force the game into extra time.
It was in extra time the 38-year-old forward came up with the game’s most clutch moment – heading home the rebound from Seko Fofana’s initial shot in the 98 minutes.
The headed goal scored by Ronaldo saw him usurp Bayern Munich’s great Gerd Muller as the player with the most headed goal in the history of football – 145.
This victory for Al Nassr marks the end of the club’s two-year trophy drought, as reported by Sports Illustrated. Notably, this triumph also signifies Ronaldo’s inaugural title as a club captain. Furthermore, the forward secures the tournament’s top scorer award, an unprecedented accomplishment in the annals of Al Nassr.
While Ronaldo and his teammates undoubtedly revel in their achievement well into the night, their gaze remains fixed on the Saudi Pro League. According to reports from Goal, their next game takes them to face Steven Gerard’s Al Etifaq.
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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.