Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick sparks unexpected praise as Ange Postecoglou points to one Al-Nassr star’s quality after closing in on 1,000-goal milestone

At 41, the Portuguese forward continues to attract attention for his goalscoring consistency, while manager Ange Postecoglou has highlighted the qualities that make his captain such an influential presence. Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another statement performance for Al-Nassr, scoring a second-half hat-trick in a thrilling Saudi Pro League victory that brought him closer to one of soccer’s most remarkable milestones. At 41, the Portuguese forward continues to attract attention for his goalscoring consistency, while manager Ange Postecoglou has highlighted the qualities that make his captain such an influential presence.