How Ronaldo Correctly Predicted His 61 Career Hattricks Almost a Year Ago

• Cristiano Ronaldo continued to write his name in the sands of time
• Ronaldo's super hattrick was more than enough to hand Al-Nassr a convincing victory in the Saudi Pro League
• The five-time Ballon d'Or winner accurately spoke about his recent milestone into existence almost a year ago

Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo continues to age like fine wine after his goal-scoring heroics in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday.

The veteran forward, who recently turned 38, scored all four goals, super hattrick, as Al-Nassr brushed aside Al-Wehda.

His ruthless form in front of the goal ensured he cemented his legacy as one of, if not, the greatest finishers in the history of the sport.

Cristiano's enviable goal-scoring feat

He crossed the 500 career league goals barrier while notching his 61st career hat trick in the same game, per Daily Mail.

Watch Cristiano Ronaldo score sublime goal to reach 500 league strikes

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Ronaldo's first strike came after 21 minutes via a well-struck left-footed strike before increasing his tally with an emphatic finish inside the box.

Cristiano continued his onslaught with his third of the encounter via the penalty spot before pouncing on a rebound to round an excellent four-star performance.

Ronaldo predicts record-extending hattrick

Apparently, before reaching 61 hattricks, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had forecasted his feat.

A throwback post, dated April 4, 2022, shows Ronaldo's conviction to "unbalance the scale" by reaching 30 hattricks after hitting age 30.

CR7 bags first hattrick in Saudi

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged four goals and recorded his 61st career hattrick on Thursday during Al Nassr’s match against Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Nassr went to Al-Wehda on Thursday without suspended top scorer Talisca but the Portuguese icon ensured that the Brazilian was not missed.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets social media on fire with first-ever super hattrick on Saudi soil

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Ronaldo's first goal arrived in the 21st minute of the game via a sweet left-footed strike before producing a clinical finish with his right foot to make it 2-0 just before half-time.

Fans hail Ronaldo

Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo reenacted his claim as the greatest finisher to have graced football following his super hattrick against Al-Wehda on Thursday.

After struggling in his opening two games in the Saudi Pro League, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace finally got off the mark last week.

On the occasion of bagging four goals, which coincided with his 500th league strike, football fans trooped to social media in their droves to shower praises on Ronaldo.