Ronaldo wins inaugural Ballon d'Or of All Time as Al‑Nassr beats Al‑Kholood 5‑3
Cristiano Ronaldo was named the first winner of the Ballon d'Or of All Time after a public vote, edging out Lionel Messi. The award comes days after he scored a second‑half hat‑trick to give Al‑Nassr a 5‑3 victory over Al‑Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on 29 Oct. The three goals lifted his career total to 985, putting him on the brink of 1,000 official senior goals.
Key facts
- Joao Felix provided two assists for Ronaldo's goals, while Sadio Mané assisted the third.
- Ronaldo earned consecutive Saudi Pro League Golden Boots for the 2023‑24 and 2024‑25 seasons.
- Al Qadsiah beat Al Riyadh 6‑0, leaving Al‑Nassr in second place in the league table.
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Why it matters
The award highlights Ronaldo's enduring legacy while his scoring surge keeps him near a historic milestone.
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