On Saturday, October 20, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr’s dominant 5-1 win over Al Riyadh, bringing him ever closer to the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals—a feat no player has ever achieved. Not far behind, Lionel Messi also netted a brace in Inter Miami’s 3-2 victory over D.C. United, keeping the race tight.

The chase for 1,000 goals is now very much a reality, putting either superstar on the brink of cementing their place in sports history. Currently, Ronaldo appears poised to be the first to reach the landmark.

Through 2025, Ronaldo has scored 29 goals combined for Al Nassr and Portugal. Messi, meanwhile, has tallied 32 goals this year for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. These numbers prove that, even at 40 and 38 years old respectively, both remain a

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