Istafa Ali
On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo dazzled in the Saudi Pro League by scoring his second hat-trick, demonstrating why many consider him the greatest footballer of all time. His team, Al-Nassr, secured an impressive 8-0 win against Abha. The iconic player, known for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, scored from two free-kicks and added another goal through a solo effort before being substituted at halftime, as reported by The Sun.
He celebrated the victory on X (previously Twitter), posting pictures from the match and stating, “We are not slowing down!”
Leading the SPL scoring chart, Ronaldo has amassed 29 goals this season, outpacing Al-Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has 22 goals. This hat-trick marks the 65th in Ronaldo’s career, coming just days after his 64th, achieved in a match against Al-Tai.
Ronaldo demonstrated his skill with a finely placed low free-kick at the 11-minute mark and then doubled his tally with another expertly executed free-kick. Piers Morgan, a British broadcaster, praised Ronaldo’s performance on X, highlighting the excellence of his free-kick goals.
His third goal, a skillful chip after controlling the ball 25 yards from the goal, wowed many spectators, securing his hat-trick and further admiration.
With 42 goals in 41 games for Al-Nassr this season, fans believe Ronaldo is a strong contender for future Ballon d’Or awards, despite winning his last one in 2017. Supporters are rallying behind him for the Ballon d’Or 2024, expecting more from the football legend.
