Al-Nassr beat Al-Faisaly 3-1 away as Ronaldo reaches 982 career goals
What happened
Al-Nassr won 3-1 away at Al-Faisaly in the Saudi Pro League, according to 101 Great Goals. Headlines from OneFootball and World Soccer Talk credit Cristiano Ronaldo with a header that they describe as his 982nd career goal.
When it started
The match took place in the Saudi Pro League, and this explainer's start time is 23 October 2026. The sources provided do not give the exact match date or kick-off time.
How it spread
According to the match report, Ronaldo's goal moved Al-Nassr level at the top of the league table. Sources provided do not say how the other two goals were scored.
Why it matters
The result matters for the league title race, and Ronaldo's goal total drew attention. The reports describe the team as being level at the top, and the sources do not give further standings details.