‘Still room for more’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends defiant message after reaching an incredible 50 goals for 2023 with his strike in Al-Nassr’s win over Al-Shabab

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of 2023 in Monday's win over Al-Shabab in the King Cup, and he posted a message after the match on Instagram.

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Ronaldo scores in 5-2 win over Al-ShababScores his 50th goal of 2023Sends message on InstagramWHAT HAPPENED?

In the 74th minute, the 38-year-old finished a neat one-two with Otavio, another Portugal international, and scored with a low finish from 10 yards out. After previous goals by Seko Fofana, Sadio Mane, and Abdulrahman Ghareeb, it put the score 4-1 in favour of Al Nassr. After scoring his 50th goal of the season, Ronaldo was substituted off to a standing ovation in the 82nd minute as his side went on to a 5-2 win.

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The post offered a defiant message, reading: "Great victory and I’m thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023, all thanks to the unwavering support of my teammates, fans, and my family! There’s still room for a few more this year."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The win helped Al-Nassr qualify for the semi-final of the King's Cup for the second year running. They will be looking to do one better this season after they fell in the semis last term to Al-Wehda. Out of his fifty goals this year, Ronaldo has scored 40 for the Saudi Pro League side and 10 for Portugal.

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The Portuguese legend has now scored 50 or more goals in eight calendar years, a feat that has only been eclipsed by his long-time rival Lionel Messi who has done so nine times in his career.