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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history again! Al-Nassr hero breaks Saudi Pro League record for most goals in a season as Portugal hero downs Al-Ittihad

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  • Ronaldo smashed Saudi Pro League record
  • Scored a brace in a win over Al-Ittihad
  • Netted 50 goals in as many games
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Ronaldo netted a brace as Al-Nassr outclassed Al-Ittihad 4-2 in their final league game of the season on Monday. The 39-year-old's double in the game saw him break the record for scoring the most goals in a single Saudi Pro League season. His 35th strike took him past Moroccan forward Abderrazak Hamdallah's tally of 34 goals which was set during the 2018-19 campaign.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star also took his personal goals tally to 50 in as many games in the 2023-24 season for Al-Nassr. The team also breached the 100-goal mark in the league for the first time in their history.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    According to media reports, the star attacker could be offered a new deal after a record-breaking season as he looks to stay back in the Middle East beyond his 40th birthday.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

    The player will be next seen in action on Friday as Al-Nassr face unbeaten Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal in the final of the King Cup.