Ronaldo scores in Al-Nassr win after Portugal walkout

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 09:00 · Archive

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al-Nassr beat Diriyah 3-0 in his first game since walking out of the Portugal squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to club action for Al-Nassr on Friday, opening the scoring in a 3-0 win over Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old struck from close range midway through the first half, reaching his 980th career goal. Samu Costa added a second before half-time, with Kingsley Coman sealing the victory.

Ronaldo walked out of the Portugal camp earlier this month after a row with coach Jorge Jesus over his playing time. In a statement, Ronaldo said Jesus had not honoured his commitment about when the striker would play in the Nations League. The Portugal forward, who has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country, has now apologised for not acknowledging supporters following Portugal's victory against Norway, calling it 'a failing that is solely my responsibility'.

Al-Nassr fans demonstrated support for Ronaldo, unfurling a banner that read 'Greatness is earned, CR7, all-time top scorer in football history' ahead of the game. The victory kept Al-Nassr level on points with league leader Al-Qadsiah on goal difference in the eighth round, following the defending champions' Saudi Pro League title win in May under Jesus.

How it is being reported

• Ronaldo returns after Portugal quarrel to score in Al-Nassr winCristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Diriyah, his first game since Portugal walkout.Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 08:34
• Al-Nassr fans make feelings very clear on Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal suspensionCristiano Ronaldo returned to action for the first time since his sensational walkout while on international duty but it appears that his reputation has not suffered with fans of club side Al-NassrMirror Sport · 10 Oct, 07:56

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Al-Nassr · Portugal · Jorge Jesus · Diriyah · Kingsley Coman · Samu Costa · Al-Qadsiah

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem