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Key Points Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 5–1, with standout performances from Ronaldo and Félix. Cristiano Ronaldo posted, “Success is not an accident,” after a stunning comeback goal. The win marks Ronaldo’s 800th club goal and Al Nassr’s fifth straight undefeated match. For those who missed the game on Saturday, October 18, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr crushed Al Fateh 5–1 in a Saudi Pro League matchup in Riyadh. The game started fast, with João Félix scoring early for Al Nassr. Al Fateh briefly fought back, tying the game in the second half. Moments later, Ronaldo had a chance to reclaim the lead with a penalty kick, but it was saved. He didn’t stay down for long. Within minutes, Ronaldo hit a long-range shot into the top corner to make it 2–1, sending fans into chaos. He took off his shirt to celebrate, earning a yellow card, but by then the tone was set. From there, Al Nassr dominated — Félix added two more goals for a hat trick, and Kingsley Coman chipped in another to finish the 5–1 win. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on 𝕏 While some may call that kind of turnaround luck, Ronaldo sees it differently. After the match, he posted just five words on Instagram: “Success is not an accident 🟡🔵.” Alongside the caption was a photo of Ronaldo on the field, standing tall in his Al Nassr uniform with the crowd behind him. The second picture showed him celebrating with teammates after sealing the win. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Shortly after posting, the comments section exploded with millions of likes and a flood of reactions — fire emojis, heart eyes, and endless “GOAT” replies from fans who have followed his every move for two decades. 💪 SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week 💪 The line itself — Success is not an accident — is likely a nod to a quote often attributed to Pelé: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” Coming from Ronaldo, it hits different. He’s 40, still scoring world-class goals and still rewriting records. In fact, that rocket against Al-Fateh was widely reported as his 800th career club goal, a milestone no other player has reached. This win keeps Al Nassr undefeated with five straight victories, putting them at the top of the Saudi Pro League under new coach Jorge Jesus. Next up, they’ll head to India to face FC Goa on October 22 in the AFC Champions League 2 before returning home for league play.
