{
  "id": 2682837,
  "title": "Ronaldo becomes first player in the Football history to achieve unprecedented feat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/ronaldo-becomes-first-player-in-the-football-history-to-achieve",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-player-in-the-football-history-to-achieve-unprecedented-feat/articleshow/133427435.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ronaldo scores in 25 consecutive league seasons, becoming first player in history",
    "Goal scored as substitute in 83rd minute against Al-Riyadh on August 21",
    "Milestone pushes Ronaldo's senior career tally to 977 goals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ronaldo's unprecedented achievement cements his legacy as a consistent goal-scorer and raises the bar for future players, while also fueling speculation about his potential retirement at the end of the 2026-27 season.",
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  },
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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."
}