Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a spectacular bicycle-kick goal in stoppage time as Al Nassr defeated Al Khaleej 4-1 in Riyadh, strengthening their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo Rolls Back the Years
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a remarkable overhead kick in the 96th minute, prompting the 40-year-old star to post “Best caption wins!” on X as fans celebrated the vintage strike. The win pushed Al Nassr four points clear after nine league matches.
Star-Studded Attack Shines
Joao Felix and Sadio Mane also found the net, continuing Al Nassr’s impressive attacking form. Despite his individual brilliance since joining the club nearly three years ago, Ronaldo is still chasing his first title in Saudi Arabia.
A Moment at the White House
Off the pitch, Ronaldo made headlines after a visit to a White House dinner hosted in honour of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Former US President Donald Trump said Ronaldo’s presence delighted his son Barron, calling the gesture “a big moment” for the teenager.
International Headlines
Ronaldo also impacted international football recently—though unexpectedly—after being sent off in Ireland’s 2-0 upset over Portugal. His suspension meant he missed Portugal’s match against Armenia, where his side still scored a record-equalling nine goals without him, mirroring another high-scoring win he missed in 2023.
