Cristiano Ronaldo cemented another milestone in his storied career, becoming the first player to score 100 competitive goals for four clubs, but Al Nassr suffered a heartbreaking 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday. The match, held in China's Hong Kong SAR, ended 2-2 in regulation time.
The 40-year-old Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the first half, reaching the century mark for Al Nassr since joining the Saudi Pro League side in December 2022. Despite the personal achievement, Ronaldo's wait for his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia continues.
Ronaldo now holds scoring centuries for Real Madrid (450 goals), Manchester United (145), Juventus (101), and Al Nassr (100), surpassing legends like Romario and Neymar, who achieved the feat for three clubs. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains international football's all-time top scorer with 138 goals for Portugal.
The high-profile match drew global attention to Asia's growing football prominence, with Saudi clubs increasingly attracting world-class talent. Analysts suggest such events could reshape regional sports tourism and business opportunities in the coming years.
