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“Messi Will Retire Before 40”, “Definition of GOAT” - Fans React as Cristiano Ronaldo Marks Al-Nassr Return with First Goal After Turning 41

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 18th goal of the season to help Al Nassr beat Al Fateh 2-0 after returning from a protest over club investments.

  • On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al Fateh, opening the scoring in the 18th minute.
  • After sitting out consecutive matches, Ronaldo protested the Public Investment Fund's perceived lack of investment; he was angered by Al Hilal's signing of Karim Benzema and tried to block the transfer.
  • With Al Nassr four points adrift, Ronaldo is 39 goals away from the 1,000-goal milestone.
  • The win gives Al Nassr a timely boost in the title race as Ronaldo proved decisive on his return to the pitch.
  • Ronaldo's 18th goal of the season comes as he scores in Al Nassr's 2-0 win, amid rival signing Benzema's hot start with three goals in two matches.
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The whirlwind around Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Arabian football league seems to have settled for the time being! For the game at Al Fateh, the 41-year-old offensive player returned to the startel of his club Al Nassr – and scored the lead goal at the 2-0. Ronaldo had previously missed three consecutive strikes. Previously, according to the Portuguese sports newspaper "A Bola", the power struggle was said to have ended. Ronaldo himself has n…

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On his return to the games, Ronaldo jumped to the title and only needed 18 minutes to return to the goals, in a game built by Mané. Jesus' team continues in pursuit of Al Hilal (0-2).

·Portugal
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After an alleged strike Ronaldo returns to the startel at Al Nassr. What had so upset the superstar from Portugal? So far he remains silent.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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