Ronaldo scores hat-trick to reach 985 career goals

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal striker's goals in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes secured victory for his side after the match had been evenly poised at 2-2.

Ronaldo's treble took him to 985 career goals, bringing him close to the 1,000-goal milestone he has said he wants to achieve. It was the 67th hat-trick of his career. He has scored seven hat-tricks for Al-Nassr, along with 44 for Real Madrid, 10 for Portugal and three each for Manchester United and Juventus.

Joao Felix, Ronaldo's Portugal team-mate at Al-Nassr, contributed four assists during the match, including two for Ronaldo's goals. Sadio Mane also scored for Al-Nassr in the victory.

The 41-year-old has spent almost four years at Al-Nassr and has one year remaining on his contract. In August, he hinted at retirement by saying it was 'probably' his last year playing. Al-Nassr are defending champions and sit second in the Saudi Pro League table, though they have a game in hand on leaders Al-Qadsiah.

Ronaldo has been football's all-time top goalscorer since breaking the previous record in 2021, though records of historical goal tallies vary. The Daily Mail reports he became football's first multi-billionaire this year, earning £225 million according to Forbes.

How it is being reported

• Ronaldo closes in on 1,000th goal with hat-trickCristiano Ronaldo scores the 67th hat-trick of his career in Al-Nassr's 5-3 win against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League.BBC Sport · 30 Oct, 10:22
• Cristiano Ronaldo hits HAT-TRICK in Al-Nassr's victory - and Portugal star, 41, could have had FIVE after having two ruled out as he closes in on 1,000-goal milestoneCristiano Ronaldo has edged closer to the 1,000-goal mark after scoring a hat-trick in Al Nassr's 5-3 win over Al Kholood. The 41-year-old Portugal star scored all three within 15 second-half minutes.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Oct, 22:17
• Ronaldo scores perfect hat-trick!Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to leads Al-Nassr to a win over Al-Khuloud, with Joao Felix assisting two and Sadio Mane the third.Sky Sports · 29 Oct, 21:16

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Joao Felix · Sadio Mane · Al-Nassr · Al-Kholood · Saudi Pro League

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 · Corrections log