Photo by Bryan Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 7, 2026 · The Guardian
Al-Nassr secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq, establishing a six-point cushion at the summit of the Saudi Pro League standings. Cristiano Ronaldo led the charge by finding the net three times during the match. At 41 years old, the forward has raised his domestic tally to 22 strikes this term, widening his advantage atop the competition's scoring charts. Head coach Jorge Jesus praised the team captain afterwards, describing him as a scoring machine who is propelling their championship pursuit as the final stretch of the season unfolds.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”