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Al‑Deayea Sets New Condition for Ronaldo’s 1,000‑Goal Quest
By GOAL
Saudi and Al‑Hilal goalkeeping legend Mohamed Al‑Deayea has returned to the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo can reach the 1,000‑goal milestone. His latest remarks come after Ronaldo’s standout hat‑trick against Al‑Khaleej, which pushed the Portuguese forward’s tally to 885. Al‑Deayea, who had previously doubted the possibility of the 38‑year‑old reaching 1,000 goals, now accepts that it is achievable, citing Ronaldo’s exceptional fitness and determination.
On the programme "Doreena Ghair," Al‑Deayea issued a new challenge: "If Ronaldo does not score 15 goals before the winter period, he will not break the 1,000‑goal barrier." The condition ties the milestone to the striker’s scoring rate in the coming weeks rather than his overall career total.
Al‑Deayea also commented on the defensive quality of some Saudi Roshn Pro League teams, suggesting that Ronaldo’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals depend on the level of opposition. His remarks reignited discussion about the competitiveness of the Saudi league following Ronaldo’s hat‑trick, which helped Al‑Nassr win 5‑3 over Al‑Khaleej on Matchday 12 of the Roshn League.
Frequently asked questions
What condition did Al‑Deayea set for Ronaldo to reach 1,000 goals?
Al‑Deayea said Ronaldo must score 15 goals before the winter period.
How many goals does Ronaldo have after his hat‑trick against Al‑Khaleej?
Ronaldo’s tally rose to 885 goals after the hat‑trick.