In non-penalty goals for club and country, Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Lionel Messi on Saturday. Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 Saudi Pro League victory over Al-Fateh.
Within 17 minutes against Al-Fateh, the Portugal captain, who scored the game-winning goal in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Al-Feiha midweek, took the lead.
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Twelve minutes later, Salem Al Najdi gave Al-Fateh their point back.
But Otavio’s winner in the 72nd minute gave the home team all three points.
As a result, Al-Nassr now trails leaders Al-Hilal by four points with a game remaining.
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But according to Sport Bible, Ronaldo’s most recent goal was his 715th non-penalty goal for both club and nation.
The 39-year-old is one goal ahead of his fiercest competitor, Messi, who plays for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer.
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