VIDEO: Ronaldo scores 962nd goal for Al Nassr after strike | OneFootball

CR7 returned to scoring after the strike and reached 962 in his TREMENDOUS sports career:

Cristiano Ronaldo took 18′ in his return after the strike to score against Al Fateh. This was his goal to give Al Nassr the lead.

CR7 made a grand comeback at Al Nassr. After ending his strike due to differences with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the 'Bicho' scored the 1-0 against Al Fateh in the 22nd round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26. A good cross from Sadio Mané for the striker's finish.

After deciding not to participate in the matches against Al Riyadh and Al Ittihad due to his strike, Cristiano had his first match as a starter against Al Fateh. A key moment of the season where Al Nassr is in the fight for the title with Al Hilal, the current leader, and Al Ahli, the runner-up before the start of this match.

At 18′ of the match between Al Nassr and Al Fateh, Cristiano Ronaldo took advantage of a good cross from Sadio Mané to finish at the penalty spot. It was the 1-0 for the team led by Jorge Jesús, who is in the title race and counts on the return of the 'Bicho'.

Why was Cristiano Ronaldo on strike at Al Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo missed the matches against Al Riyadh and Al Ittihad (both with Al Nassr victories) due to differences with the PIF, a public economic group from Saudi Arabia, which owns the club, as well as Al Hilal, Ittihad, and Al Ahli. His strike caused a worldwide impact, and there were even rumors that he might leave the Gulf country.

Cristiano's complaints against the PIF pointed to some debts in the club employees' salaries and the removal of powers from the Portuguese directors José Semedo and Simão Coutinho. After resolving these issues, the 'Bicho' decided to return to participate in his team's matches.

Although he could have returned in the AFC Champions League Two match against FK Arkadag in Turkmenistan, it was decided to preserve him (and several other key players). Thus, his first official comeback match is against Al Fateh.

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