Another first for Ronaldo

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By: Manu Tournoux

Sporting CP's improbable "Cr7" jersey

With the Saudis of Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has just opened his account in the Champions League.

Thanks to the immense notoriety of Cristiano Ronaldo, the general public discovered Istiqlol Dushanbe. Against this club from Tajikistan, the striker from Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) scored his first goal in the Asian Champions League.

The small event took place on Monday during the second meeting of the competition contested by the 38-year-old Portuguese star.

CR7 equalized (1-1) before Anderson Talisca’s double for a final victory for the Riyadh club (3-1).

Cristiano Ronaldo, five-time winner of the European C1, is the record holder for goals with 141 goals, including the preliminary round.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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