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Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his deep bond with Saudi Arabia by draping himself in the national scarf following Al-Nassr's 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite triumph over Neftchi Fergana. The 41-year-old struck his 981st career goal in Riyadh on Monday night, with his emotional tributes taking centre stage after security concerns delayed kick-off by an hour.

Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to 1,000 career goals by scoring for Al Nassr in their 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory against FK Neftchi. The forward put his recent suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation behind him to net the second goal, in a match that was delayed by a tense one-hour security alert in Riyadh following a ballistic missile interception.

Cristiano Ronaldo has provided a fascinating insight into his long-standing rivalry with Lionel Messi, revealing the mutual respect and off-pitch assistance that defined their era of dominance. The Portuguese icon also issued a defiant reminder of his own legacy as he closes in on a historic goalscoring milestone.

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