IdnAround.com – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a free kick goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Feiha. Ronaldo’s tally of free kick goals now trails Lionel Messi by just one.
In a Saudi Pro League match on Wednesday (August 28, 2024), Al Nassr secured a 4-1 victory against Al Feiha. Ronaldo contributed a goal just before halftime with a beautifully struck free kick that sailed into the net.
This goal marked Ronaldo’s 899th in his professional career, with 64 of these coming from free kicks.
Ronaldo is now just one free kick goal behind Lionel Messi, who has netted 65 free kicks throughout his career.
However, Messi does not hold the record for the most free kick goals. That record is held by Juninho Pernambucano, the former Olympique Lyonnais and Brazil star, with 77 goals.
Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction at scoring another free kick and helping Al Nassr secure their first win of the Saudi Pro League 2024/2025 season.
“This is just the beginning. Let’s go, Al Nassr!” Ronaldo posted on his social media after the win against Al Feiha.
10 Top Free Kick Scorers
- Juninho Pernambucano: 77 goals
- Pele: 70 goals
- Victor Legrottaglie: 66 goals
- Ronaldinho: 66 goals
- David Beckham: 65 goals
- Lionel Messi: 65 goals*
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 64 goals*
- Diego Maradona: 62 goals
- Zico: 62 goals
- Ronald Koeman: 60 goals
Note: Numbers may increase.
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