Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 969th career goal in a match where his club Al-Nasr defeated Al-Akhdha in the Saudi league. This victory allowed Al-Nasr to extend their lead over second-place Al-Hilal to 5 points. Meanwhile, Argentine star Lionel Messi failed to score for his club Inter Miami. His team drew 2-2 with New York Red Bulls for the second time at the new 'No' stadium. As a result, Inter Miami dropped to third place in the Eastern Division, trailing the leading Nashville, who defeated Charlotte 2-1, by 4 points.
Ronaldo scores 969th goal, Al-Nasr leads; Messi fails to score, Inter Miami drops points
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 969th career goal, leading Al-Nasr to victory in the Saudi league. At the same time, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami failed to win, dropping points and falling in the standings.