Unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo Shatters Boundaries Once Again, Achieving an Unprecedented Record in the History of Football

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo gave himself another memorable record in the first match of 2025. However, he also got into some unnecessary troubles.

Ronaldo scored in 24 consecutive calendar years

Al Nassr won convincingly 3-1 against Al Akhdoud in round 14 of the Saudi Pro League, their first match in 2025. Besides Sadio Mane’s double, Cristiano Ronaldo also made his mark with a lifting goal. The score went up 2-1 on the penalty spot.

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The first goal of 2025 helped Ronaldo rise to 2nd place in the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 top scorer list with 11 goals, exactly 1 goal behind leader Aleksandar Mitrovic.

The goal against Al Akhdoud cemented Ronaldo’s unique scoring record as he has scored 24 consecutive calendar years in professional football.

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In October 2002, the 39-year-old superstar scored his first goal for Sporting against Moreirense in the Portuguese national championship (scoring a double in this match). That was CR7’s first professional goal and since then, he has continuously scored against the opponent’s net every year – an unprecedented feat in football history.

Ronaldo clashed with goalkeeper Paulo Vitor because of the celebration

Ronaldo closed 2024 with 43 goals and finished 2023 as the top scorer of the calendar year, with an incredible 54 goals. Currently, he has reached the milestone of 917 goals, thereby firmly consolidating his position as the player with the most goals in football history.

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Immediately after scoring, Ronaldo could not hide his excitement. He ran towards Al Akhdoud goalkeeper Paulo Vitor, pointed and laughed loudly. This celebration made Paulo Vitor unhappy, even complaining to the referee. The reason Ronaldo targeted Vitor is still unclear.

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Besides the moment of celebration, Ronaldo also “caused a fever” on social networks because of his fierce argument with the referee in the 52nd minute to protest the decision to flag him for offside.

Ronaldo argued with Asiri

Also right before halftime, Ronaldo had some problems with opposing players. Accordingly, Al Akhdoud defender Naif Asiri was injured in this match and had to leave the field in the 45th minute. Before leaving the field, he had an argument with Ronaldo and after a few pushes, a fight broke out. A small fight broke out between players from both teams. After that, the fans in the stadium chanted Ronaldo’s name to support the Portuguese superstar.

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After the match, Ronaldo shared a message on his personal Instagram. Accordingly, CR7 posted a photo of him playfully sticking out his tongue with the caption: “The best way to start the new year.”

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With the victory over Al Akhdoud, Al Nassr temporarily rose to 3rd place on the Saudi Pro League rankings (28 points/14 matches), equal to the score of 4th place team Al Qadsiah but played 1 more match. Besides, they temporarily narrowed the gap with top team Al Ittihad (36 points/13 matches) to 8 points. Ronaldo will return to play in Al Nassr’s next match against Al Taawoun on January 17.