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  "id": 17313119,
  "title": "Ronaldo Closes in on 1000th Goal with Hat-trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ronaldo-closes-in-on-1000th-goal-with-hat-trick",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:21:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/ronaldo-closes-in-on-1000th-goal-with-hat-trick/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick propelled Al-Nassr to a thrilling 5-3 victory over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League, propelling the Portuguese star to 985 career goals. With the match tightly contested at 2-2 after Angelo Gabriel and Sadio Mane netted for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo sealed the win with a blistering display in the second half. Fellow teammate Joao Felix added four assists, two of which were crucial for Ronaldo's treble.\n\nThis marked the 67th hat-trick of Ronaldo's illustrious career thus far. The 41-year-old is on a relentless quest for more milestones in his already legendary career. Seven of these hat-tricks have come for Al-Nassr, including 44 for Real Madrid, 10 for Portugal, and three each at Manchester United and Juventus. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has claimed league titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, cementing his status as the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football.\n\nRonaldo has been with Al-Nassr for nearly four years, and he has one year left on his contract. In August, the star hinted at retirement, stating it was \"probably\" his last year on the pitch. Currently, Al-Nassr are defending champions in the Saudi Pro League, sitting second in the table. However, they boast a game in hand over leaders Al-Qadsiah.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick helped Al-Nassr to a 5-3 win against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League and took the Portugal striker to 985 career goals. With the game evenly poised",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to win B.O.A.T. award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/cristiano-ronaldo-pips-lionel-messi-to-win-b-o-a-t-award",
        "published": "2026-10-29T13:06:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "'Football belongs to the fans': Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to BOAT win over Messi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/football-belongs-to-the-fans-cristiano-ronaldo-reacts-to-boat-win",
        "published": "2026-10-29T14:12:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo bags hat-trick in Al Nassr win and picks up BOAT award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/cristiano-ronaldo-bags-hat-trick-in-al-nassr-win-and-picks-up-boat",
        "published": "2026-10-30T03:38:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Sensational 15-Minute Hat-Trick For Al-Nassr A Day After Winning BOAT Award As 1,000-Goal Target Comes Closer | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-sensational-15-minute-hat-trick-for-al-nassr",
        "published": "2026-10-30T04:24:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Closing in on immortality: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-goal career milestone comes into sight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/closing-in-on-immortality-cristiano-ronaldos-1-000-goal-career",
        "published": "2026-10-30T15:29:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}