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  "id": 13199320,
  "title": "Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al-Nassr thrash Diriyah 3-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-thrash-diriyah-3-0-13199320",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:22:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-thrash-diriyah-3-0/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Diriyah 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League match on Friday. The Portuguese star opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a rebound, becoming closer to his 1,000-goal target. Al-Nassr extended their lead with a goal from Samú Costa in the 35th minute, making it two goals to nothing. The hosts held onto their advantage at halftime, with Kingsley Coman netting the third goal for Al-Nassr following a swift counterattack in the 77th minute. Ronaldo's strike came as he returned to action after a turbulent international break for Portugal. The victory strengthens Al-Nassr's position in the Saudi Pro League title race, already having 16 points from their opening seven matches.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Diriyah 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League, moving closer to the 1,000-goal milestone. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-thrash-diriyah-3-0/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al Nassr fans send powerful message",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-fans-send",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:47:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al-Nassr thrash Diriyah 3-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-thrash-diriyah-3-0",
        "published": "2026-10-09T20:08:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}