In a notable accomplishment, Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed his long-time rival Lionel Messi in non-penalty goals for both club and country. This achievement was marked during Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo, serving as the captain for Portugal, demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess by opening the scoring within the first 17 minutes of the match against Al-Fateh. 

Despite the opponent’s efforts, Salem Al Najdi managed to draw level 12 minutes later. However, it was Otavio who emerged as the match-winner, securing the victory for the home team with a decisive goal in the 72nd minute. The outcome leaves Al-Nassr trailing leaders Al-Hilal by four points, with Al-Hilal having a game in hand.

This recent goal by Cristiano Ronaldo not only contributed to Al-Nassr’s triumph but also marked his 715th non-penalty goal for club and country. At 39 years old, Ronaldo’s goal tally now surpasses that of Lionel Messi by one, a significant milestone in their enduring гιᴠalry. 

Messi, who currently plays for MLS club Inter Miami, now trails behind Ronaldo in this specific scoring metric. The ongoing competition between these two football legends continues to capture the attention of fans around the world.