Cristiano Ronaldo keeps adding goals to his career. Now that he has scored the 981st goal in his tally, could he reach the 1,000-goal mark before the year ends?

Al Nassr host Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana in Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite at Al-Awwal Park, with the primary question surrounding the availability and status of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Nassr face Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana in Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite, and head coach Ange Postecoglou has provided a key update on Cristiano Ronaldo's availability.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo returned to club action with goals after contrasting international breaks, with Messi scoring twice for Inter Miami and Ronaldo netting his 980th career goal for Al Nassr.

Jordan Henderson became the oldest player in the Premier League to be directly involved in three goals in a match since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022, as Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1.

With disciplinary proceedings still underway, Proença has offered fresh hope of reconciliation, although Ronaldo’s return remains dependent on how the situation develops.

Ronaldo helped his club secure a convincing victory, while an emotional moment with supporters showed just how much the past few days may have weighed on the Portuguese superstar.

Consequently, his international future remains temporarily uncertain while authorities formally review the circumstances surrounding his unauthorized departure from the training camp.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal in Al Nassr’s 3-0 win over Al Diriyah, but he remains well behind Ivan Toney in the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot race.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal in Al Nassr’s match against Al Diriyah, pouncing on a rebound after a Kingsley Coman shot, and is now 20 goals away from 1,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly reunite with Roberto Martínez at Al Nassr, according to a Saudi TV program that claims Ange Postecoglou’s future is in danger.

His latest appearance in the Saudi Pro League against Diriyah offered an opportunity to respond on the pitch, while his ongoing dispute with national team coach Jorge Jesus remains unresolved.

Whispers echoing from Portugal suggest that the manager himself may soon face the heavy hand of disciplinary justice for his treatment of the eternal captain.

While the Portuguese superstar has been linked to a major business opportunity involving the Saudi Pro League side, a fresh clarification has challenged the claims surrounding his alleged involvement.

Take a look at the projected lineups for Al Nassr vs Diriyah in the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League Matchday 8 and if Cristiano Ronaldo will play this game.