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Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the La Liga standings on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona will travel to Valencia when they meet Levante. Ahead of a stacked Sunday schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available. Verdict: Anthony Gordon to register an assist Best Odds: 11/5 Bookmaker: BetUS Levante […] The post Prediction: Levante vs Barcelona appeared first on SoccerNews.
Matthias Jaissle could not have been clearer last month. When Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel informed him that his former side were looking at Lewis Hall, the Newcastle United head coach uttered two simple words in response. Newcastle sold Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon during a summer of huge change, but the club were unequivocal about Hall.
Deco has explained why Anthony Gordon was deemed the 'best fit' for Barcelona following his £70million move from Newcastle United this summer.
At 41, the Portuguese star is still producing the kind of headed finishes that have defined some of the most memorable moments of his career, while another piece of soccer history is now firmly within reach. Cristiano Ronaldo keeps finding new ways to add to his extraordinary career numbers, and his latest goal for Al-Nassr has once again put his aerial ability in the spotlight. At 41, the Portuguese star is still producing the kind of headed finishes that have defined some of the most memorable moments of his career, while another piece of soccer history is now firmly within reach. Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Abha on September 9, heading home an Angelo corner in the 22nd minute. The goal was his 979th career strike, moving him closer to the 1,000-goal milestone while also adding another entry to one of the most remarkable statistical chapters of his career. The finish against Abha was classic Ronaldo. He attacked the delivery with perfect timing, generated enough power to beat the goalkeeper and watched as the ball struck the post before crossing the line. The goal also took Ronaldo to 158 headed goals, according to the commonly circulated modern statistical tally. That figure puts him ahead of a long list of legendary forwards and highlights just how unusual his aerial production has been throughout a career that has included Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr. The 41-year-old was also named man of the match for the second time this season, after playing the full 90 minutes. هكذا ارتقى كريستيانو رونالدو وعاد إلى التسجيل 🚀🐐 #النصر_أبها | #دوري_روشن_السعودي pic.twitter.com/8sjyifLaPk— رياضة ثمانية (@thmanyahsports) September 9, 2026 So how many more headers does Ronaldo need? This is where the viral claim requires some correction. A social media graphic celebrated Ronaldo as the outright record holder with 158 headed goals, claiming that he had overtaken Celtic legend Jimmy McGrory, who was listed at 157. However, historical compilations provide a different figure for McGrory, with the Scottish great credited with 162 headed goals in the more commonly referenced historical tally. That means Ronaldo is currently four headed goals away from the 162-goal mark attributed to McGrory, according to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). RankPlayerCountryHeader GoalsAppearances1.Jimmy McGroryScotland1625202.Cristiano RonaldoPortugal1581,3343.Fred RobertsEngland1343204.Mario JardelBrazil1314655.Jared BorgettiMexico1266606.Telmo ZarraSpain1223737.Carlos SantillanaSpain1217018.Hakan SukurTurkey118821=Robert LewandowskiPoland1181,020 The distinction matters because there is no universally recognized FIFA database ranking every headed goal scored throughout soccer history. Statistics from the early decades of the 20th century are particularly difficult to verify, meaning totals for players such as McGrory can differ depending on the source and methodology. Ronaldo already in class of his own Even with the historical caveat, Ronaldo’s numbers are extraordinary. The commonly cited top five for headed goals currently has McGrory on 162, Ronaldo on 158, Fred Roberts on 134, Mario Jardel on 132, and Santillana on 129. The gap between Ronaldo and the players immediately behind him shows just how far ahead he is of most of soccer history when it comes to scoring with his head. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr scores against Abha What makes Ronaldo’s tally even more impressive is that he has never been a traditional target man whose entire game was built around playing as a penalty-box No. 9. He has spent large portions of his career operating from the wing or as a roaming forward, particularly during his Manchester United and Real Madrid years. His ability to attack crosses from different positions, combined with his leap, timing and movement, turned him into one of the most dangerous aerial players the sport has ever seen.
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