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Ronaldo becomes first player in the Football history to achieve unprecedented feat

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an incredible milestone in football by scoring in twenty-five consecutive league seasons. This unprecedented achievement highlights his enduring talent, having maintained an unbroken scoring streak that dates back to the 2002-03 season. With a career total of nine hundred seventy-seven goals, he remains focused on reaching the remarkable one thousand goal mark in his…

Ronaldo becomes first player in the Football history to achieve unprecedented feat

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name into football history by becoming the first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons. The 41-year-old Portuguese star achieved this remarkable feat during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh on August 21st. Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal, surpassing Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's previous record of 24 consecutive seasons.

The goal came as a substitute in the 83rd minute, with Ronaldo converting a low cross from Ayman Yahya with a precise left-footed finish. This milestone pushed Ronaldo's overall senior career tally to 977 goals, including appearances for Real Madrid, Portugal, Manchester United, Al-Nassr, Juventus, and Sporting CP. The goal not only solidified Ronaldo's position at the top of the scoring charts but also proved crucial as Al-Nassr secured a 4-0 away victory over Al-Riyadh, marking a perfect start to their 2026-27 season.

As Ronaldo continues his pursuit of the 1,000-goal mark, he is now 23 goals away from achieving this extraordinary feat. However, rumors suggest that the 2026-27 season may also be his final in professional football, given that his current Al-Nassr contract expires in June 2027.

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