{
  "id": 4104467,
  "title": "'It’s a great achievement': Cristiano Ronaldo now Al Nassr's all-time leading scorer in Saudi Pro League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/its-a-great-achievement-cristiano-ronaldo-now-al-nassrs-all-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T04:19:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/08/29/its-a-great-achievement-cristiano-ronaldo-now-al-nassrs-all-time-leading-scorer-in-saudi-pro-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, Cristiano Ronaldo notched his 104th goal in the Saudi Pro League, surpassing Mohammed Al Sahlawi's previous record and bringing him closer to 1,000 career goals. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored the decisive strike in the 65th minute, assisting Simakan's goal that made Al Nassr the all-time top scorer in the league. Ronaldo expressed his joy, crediting his teammates and fans for their support. The win against Al Taawoun, which maintained Al Nassr's perfect start to the season, kept the club atop the table with four victories.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo created more history on Friday, with his goal against Al Taawoun making him Al Nassr's all-time leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League. The reigning champions had trailed to an 11th-minute Bassam Mohammed Al Hurayji goal but levelled the tie in first-half injury time through a Samu Costa strike. With the second half just five minutes old, Ronaldo helped a goalbound Mohammed…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cristiano Ronaldo scores 104th goal in Saudi Pro League.",
    "Breaks Mohammed Al Sahlawi's previous record.",
    "Ronaldo praises teammates and fans for support."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking goal solidifies his status as a key player for Al Nassr, helping the team maintain its perfect start to the season and top spot in the league.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'It’s a great achievement': Cristiano Ronaldo now Al Nassr's all-time leading scorer in Saudi Pro League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/its-a-great-achievement-cristiano-ronaldo-now-al-nassrs-all-time-4106160",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:19:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Al Hilal thrash Al Khaleej 5-1 in Roshn Saudi League clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/al-hilal-thrash-al-khaleej-5-1-in-roshn-saudi-league-clash",
        "published": "2026-08-29T05:21:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 978th Career Goal As Al Nassr Beat Al Taawoun 2-1 To Maintain Perfect Saudi Pro League Start | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-978th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-beat-al",
        "published": "2026-08-29T05:24:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Saudi League: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Al-Nassr’s win over Al-Taawoun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/saudi-league-cristiano-ronaldo-reacts-to-al-nassrs-win-over-al-taawoun",
        "published": "2026-08-29T05:51:07.000Z"
      }
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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."
}