Ronaldo scores on Al-Nassr return after Portugal fallout

Saudi Pro League Al Nassr 3 - 0 Diriyah Club FT Cristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in seven league games this season [Getty Images] Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to club football after his Portugal fallout - as Al-Nassr fans unfurled a banner supporting their forward. The 41-year-old left the national team camp halfway through the four-game Nations League break after remaining an unused substitute against Norway. Ronaldo says he has not retired from international football - but accused Portugal boss Jorge Jesus, his former coach at Al-Nassr, of an "absolute breach of trust". Before the Saudi Pro League game with Diriyah, home fans unveiled a large banner saying 'greatness is earned, CR7, all-time top scorer in football history'. And the veteran forward netted his side's opener after 23 minutes, tucking in a rebound after Kingsley Coman's shot was parried. The goal was Ronaldo's 980th in his career for Portugal, Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr. He is aiming to become the first player in history to reach 1,000 goals in official matches. Some 146 of those goals have come in 234 caps for his country - both world records in men's international football. Samu Costa headed in Joao Felix's corner for Al-Nassr's second goal and former Bayern Munich winger Coman ran through to add a third in the 77th minute. The banner read 'greatness is earned, CR7, all-time top scorer in football history' [Getty Images] A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
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