Did Ronaldo score his 982nd goal or was it an own goal? league settles the dispute
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Ronaldo’s tally is close to a rare 1,000‑goal milestone, and the dispute over whether his latest strike counts could affect his place in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to 1,000 career goals after scoring in Al Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al Faisaly, taking his official tally to 982. However, the goal sparked controversy after a deflection raised questions about an own goal. While the Saudi Pro League credited Ronaldo, Opta and other platforms disagreed, leaving him 18 goals away from the historic milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a globally renowned footballer whose career goal total is tracked by leagues and statistical firms; reaching 1,000 goals is considered a historic achievement in the sport.
- •Any official clarification from the Saudi Pro League on the goal classification
- •Updates from statistical providers such as Opta regarding the tally
- •Ronaldo’s progress toward the 1,000‑goal mark in upcoming Al Nassr matches