Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick, Now 15 Goals Away From 1000 Career Goals After Portugal Return

Cristiano Ronaldo don show again why dem dey call am GOAT. At 41 years old, the man still dey deliver.

For Thursday, October 29, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick for Al-Nassr as they beat Al-Kholood 5-3 for Saudi Pro League. He scored for 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes to seal the win for him team at Alawwal Park.

With that hat-trick, Ronaldo don reach 985 career goals — na just 15 goals remain to reach the historic 1,000 goals milestone wey no player don ever reach before for official football.

For Portugal side, there is also good news. Last month, Ronaldo vex comot for Portugal camp on September 30 after coach Jorge Jesus promise am game time but no use am against Norway. Because of that, Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) give am 30-day ban and 255 euros fine.

But now, Ronaldo don apologize to fans and say he go accept any punishment. The FPF don backdate the ban, so e go finish this week.

Reports from AFP say Ronaldo name don enter Portugal preliminary squad for the Nations League matches against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17. Final squad go be announced on November 6.

Ronaldo wey don talk say 2026 go probably be him last year for football, dey push hard to reach 1000 goals before he drop boot. And with this form, e be like say e go reach am.