Ronaldo Scores First Goal for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo made an impressive start to his season with Al-Nassr, scoring his first goal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Taawoun. The 39-year-old forward was instrumental in the match, assisting Ayman Yahya for the opening goal in the eighth minute. Ronaldo then showcased his finishing skills shortly before the hour mark, converting a cross from Sultan Al-Ghannam after a strong play down the right flank, celebrating enthusiastically with his teammates. This goal marks a significant milestone for Ronaldo, as it extends his remarkable record of scoring in 23 consecutive seasons. He nearly added a second goal but was thwarted by the woodwork. With the Saudi Super Cup final against Al-Hilal approaching on August 17, Ronaldo aims to continue his scoring streak and secure his second trophy with Al-Nassr. While Ronaldo shines in the Middle East, his international career appears to be nearing its end. Following Portugal's quarter-final exit at the European Championship against France, he acknowledged that his journey in the tournament has concluded. Despite this, he expressed a lack of emotional attachment to the situation, emphasizing that he has no plans to retire from football just yet. Former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand weighed in on Ronaldo's future, suggesting that the legendary player will continue to compete at the club level for at least a couple more years. Ferdinand hinted at ongoing collaborations with Ronaldo, asserting that the forward is determined to play as long as he desires.