Ronaldo’s record in Saudi Arabia, fire at the statue in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable night on the pitch in Saudi Arabia was overshadowed by disturbing news from his native Portugal. In Madeira, an individual set fire to the CR7 Museum’s bronze statue, which Ronaldo himself had unveiled in 2014. A video of the incident quickly circulated on social media, showing the suspect pouring a flammable substance over the statue while dancing to rap music. The perpetrator, claiming to be a “local resident,” captioned the clip: “This is God’s final warning.”

Madeira police are currently conducting an urgent search for the individual, who has a history of similar acts. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect has been identified, though he has yet to be apprehended. The extent of the damage to the statue remains unclear, but the fire was extinguished promptly. Supporters of Ronaldo expressed outrage on social media, with many dismissing the incident as a publicity-seeking stunt.

Meanwhile, on the field, Ronaldo’s career continued to blaze forward. Playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, he scored his second goal in a 2–1 victory over Damac FC last night, bringing his total career goals to an astonishing 960.

Ronaldo’s record with Al Nassr is equally impressive. Across 131 appearances in all competitions, he has netted 116 goals, surpassing Morocco’s Abderrazak Hamdallah (115) to become the club’s most prolific foreign goalscorer.

In the current Saudi Pro League season, Ronaldo leads the scoring charts with 16 goals in 16 matches, ahead of Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney, who has 14 goals in 15 matches. His decisive goal last night helped Al Nassr snap a four-game winless streak in the league, securing consecutive victories once more.

While Ronaldo continues to chase his milestone of 1,000 career goals, the shocking arson attack in Madeira serves as a stark reminder that even football legends are not immune to controversy off the pitch. The local authorities have pledged a swift investigation, and museum officials are closely monitoring the situation.