Cristiano Ronaldo Scores a Goal for Al Nassr, the Portugal National Team Also Joins in the Celebration.

Portugal National Team joined in celebrating Cristiano Ronaldo successfully scoring for Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Elite. This goal did not only help the Saudi club secure victory, it also brought Ronaldo one step closer to the historic milestone of 1000 professional career goals.

Ronaldo started the match as Al Nassr hosted Neftchi Fergana at Al Awwal Park, early morning WIB on Tuesday 13 October 2026 for Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite. Al Nassr concluded the fixture with a 3-1 win over the Uzbek representative side.

The Portuguese megastar scored Al Nassr's second goal with a volleyed finish. This strike raised Ronaldo's all-time professional goal tally to 981, meaning he requires just 19 more goals to reach the 1000 mark.

Buoyed by his sharp goalscoring form at Al Nassr, hitting 1000 career goals has become Ronaldo's next major target. He had also found the net against Diriyah the previous weekend before this match.

Portugal National Team Recognises Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal

Ronaldo's latest goal received a positive public response from the official Portugal National Team account on the X social media platform. The national team shared a photograph of Ronaldo wearing Portugal's national kit alongside a short message.

"Ronaldo scores again for Al Nassr," read the post from the @Portugal X account, published alongside the photo of the footballer in national team colours.

The post gathered over 800,000 likes within 24 hours of release. This public acknowledgement has sparked speculation that relations between Ronaldo and the Portugal National Team are improving, following a public conflict during the previous international break.

That said, this appreciation post does not serve as confirmation that all issues between Ronaldo and the national team have been fully resolved. No wording in the post explicitly confirms the dispute has concluded.

Ronaldo's Dispute With Portugal National Team Remains In Focus

Prior to this, Ronaldo had drawn widespread attention after reports emerged he was deeply frustrated at not being fielded during the UEFA Nations League fixture against Norway.

He subsequently departed the national team camp early, a decision that triggered internal controversy within the Portugal National Team set-up.

This situation received heavy public scrutiny as Ronaldo holds the captaincy of the Selecao das Quinas. Most of his national team teammates opted to refrain from public comment during the ongoing dispute.

At time of writing, Ronaldo has not received formal disciplinary action despite having been placed under temporary suspension status. The President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has publicly called for the captain to return to represent the national team.

This public appreciation for Ronaldo's club goal marks a new development in the situation. However, formal confirmation of Ronaldo's return to the national squad and full resolution of the internal dispute still awaits official action from the federation.

For Ronaldo personally, his 981st career goal is a significant checkpoint on his path towards 1000 professional goals. For Portugal meanwhile, the continued public and institutional attention on their captain's performances confirms he remains a central, defining figure in the nation's football landscape.