Cristiano Ronaldo Shines with Spectacular Overhead Kick in Al Nassr’s Victory

omidbasir- Al Nassr continued their impeccable start to the Saudi Pro League season with an impressive 4-1 victory against Al Khaleej on Sunday. The match showcased goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and other prominent signings, including João Félix and Sadio Mané.

Ronaldo completed the scoring in the 96th minute in a remarkable fashion. At the age of 40, the superstar defied time and physicality with an extraordinary overhead kick that significantly contributed to the team’s triumph. Although Al Khaleej’s goalkeeper, Anthony Moris, managed to get his hands on the ball, he could not prevent it from finding the back of the net.

This latest goal marks the 954th of Ronaldo’s illustrious career, pushing Al Nassr to a four-point lead at the top of the league table with nine consecutive wins. Notably, this was the fourth spectacular overhead kick in Ronaldo’s extensive catalogue of goals, and it ranks among his most notable acrobatic strikes.

One of his most memorable attempts, which was unfortunately disallowed, occurred during a Euro 2008 qualifier against Azerbaijan on October 7, 2006. Ronaldo executed a bicycle kick that struck the underside of the bar, yet the officials failed to recognize that the ball had crossed the line due to the absence of goal-line technology at the time. He ended that match with two goals, falling just short of a hat trick.

Additionally, while not technically an overhead kick, Ronaldo’s exquisite scissor kick in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands exemplified his aerial prowess. He opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, helping his team secure a 5-1 victory.

Ronaldo also demonstrated his scoring ability in a UEFA Nations League match against Poland, netting two goals during a dominant 5-1 win. His second goal was a leaping volley that showcased his exceptional skill in the air.

The highlight of Ronaldo’s career, however, may well be his sensational overhead kick against Juventus during the 2017-18 Champions League quarterfinals. This stunning goal left goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stunned and was later voted the best goal of the tournament by UEFA.

Ronaldo’s latest overhead kick not only added another remarkable moment to his career but also solidified Al Nassr’s position at the forefront of the league.