Cristiano Ronaldo: Saudi League rules on his 982nd goal

The Saudi League has credited Cristiano Ronaldo with Al-Nassr’s second goal against Al-Faisaly last Friday, according to journalist Abdelaziz Al-Mureisel. The decision brings the Portuguese captain’s career total to 982 goals, 18 short of the 1,000-goal mark. Al-Nassr won 3-1 at Al-Majmaah Sports City Stadium in the 11th round of the Roshn League. Ronaldo remains the Champions League’s all-time leading scorer with 140 goals and scored 451 goals in 438 official matches for Real Madrid.