Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his remarkable 1,200th appearance by contributing to Al-Nassr's 4-1 victory over Al-Riyadh and expressing gratitude to his teammates on Instagram. This milestone sets him on a path to surpass Peter Shilton's record of 1,387 games, with Ronaldo trailing as the second-highest in appearances.
The 38-year-old superstar has continually defied age expectations, boasting over 850 career goals, more than 200 caps for Portugal, and 128 national team goals. His ongoing success in the Saudi league, tallying 16 goals in 15 games this season, solidifies his pivotal role, justifying the significant investment made by Al-Nassr.
Acknowledging the accomplishment on social media, Ronaldo thanked his teammates for their contribution to his journey and expressed his determination to continue. The Portuguese national team lauded his achievements, emphasizing his legendary status, while media outlets like A Bola hailed his unwavering saga with this 1,200th appearance, propelling his ambition towards the goal of 1,000 career goals.
Despite Ronaldo's impressive form, Al-Nassr finds themselves trailing in the Saudi league, currently sitting second, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal. The recent 3-0 defeat to Al-Hilal widened the gap, highlighting the team's quest to bridge the distance and reclaim the top spot.
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