Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al-Nassr beat Al-Kholood 5-3

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated winning the fan-voted ‘BOAT’ (Best of All Time) Ballon d’Or award by scoring a hat-trick as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday.

The Portuguese superstar took his official career goal tally to 985 with the treble, leaving him just 15 goals short of the historic 1,000-goal milestone.

The 41-year-old produced a dominant second-half performance, scoring three times in a 15-minute spell in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes. It was the 68th hat-trick of his professional career.

The former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus forward continues to chase the unprecedented milestone, maintaining his scoring form as he approaches the final stretch towards 1,000 career goals.

The victory also helped Al-Nassr retain the top spot in the Saudi Pro League standings with 28 points.

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