Unstoppable at 41: Ronaldo’s double propels Al-Nassr to the top 

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a resounding statement of intent on Saturday, scoring twice to propel Al-Nassr to a commanding 4-0 victory over Al-Hazem at Al-Awwal Park.

The win not only handed Jorge Jesus’ side a comfortable three points but also returned them to the summit of the Saudi Pro League table.

The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a calm finish, marking his latest milestone in an extraordinary career.

Ronaldo’s first goal of the match pushed him past a remarkable threshold: 500 career goals scored after turning 30 years old, a feat that underscores his enduring excellence and defies conventional expectations for players in their fifth decade.

He doubled his tally later in the game, adding a second-half strike to complete the brace and take his overall career goal count to 963.

The performance came amid Al-Nassr’s push for domestic silverware, with the team reclaiming first place following a period of intense competition at the top.

Shortly after the final whistle, Ronaldo took to X to share his elation, posting: “Back where we belong. Now back to work! 💪🏽” The message, accompanied by four celebratory photos from the match, including action shots and team moments, quickly garnered tens of thousands of likes and reposts, reflecting the global excitement around his continued impact.

Ronaldo’s brace not only boosted Al-Nassr’s title challenge but also added another chapter to his legacy as one of football’s most prolific scorers.