Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal to help Al Nassr secure a 3-1 victory over Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
The 41-year-old forward started the match and continued his impressive scoring record for the Saudi Arabian club. Following the victory, Ronaldo shared a message on Instagram, saying, “Important win tonight. We keep building.”
Portugal FA Shares Ronaldo’s Achievement
Despite suspending Ronaldo just two days earlier, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) acknowledged his latest achievement on social media.
The federation shared a photograph of the forward wearing Portugal’s national team jersey and posted the message: “Ronaldo scores again for Al Nassr.”
The post came amid uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo’s future involvement with the national team following his recent disciplinary issues.
Dispute With Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus
Ronaldo’s latest appearance for Al Nassr was his second match for the club since his controversial departure from Portugal’s national team camp during the international break.
The forward reportedly left the camp following a disagreement with new coach Jorge Jesus over his limited playing time in the Nations League.
The incident attracted attention and raised questions about the relationship between Ronaldo and the national team management.
Ronaldo Apologises and Accepts Possible Punishment
Following the dispute, Ronaldo apologised to his teammates and issued a statement addressing the situation.
He said he would accept whatever punishment the Portuguese Football Federation decided to impose, while also making it clear that he wanted to continue representing Portugal.
However, the federation has not yet announced a final decision regarding the disciplinary proceedings.
FPF Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed no final punishment has been announced, and details of the disciplinary process will remain confidential until the investigation is complete.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues to focus on his performances for Al Nassr as he works towards the milestone of 1,000 career goals.
His latest strike takes him to 981 goals, leaving him 19 short of the landmark. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his international future, the veteran forward remains focused on contributing to his club’s success.