Cristiano Ronaldo proved once again that age has no effect on his talent when he scored a spectacular bicycle kick for Al-Nassr on Sunday. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar connected perfectly with a right-wing cross to send an unstoppable volley past the keeper to seal Al-Nassr’s 4-1 triumph over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo recently returned from international duty with Portugal, where he was sent off against Ireland, but celebrated his nation’s World Cup qualification. If he does take part, it would mark the veteran’s record sixth appearance at the World Cup. Al-Nassr extended their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League, recording nine wins from nine matches. The scoring started six minutes before half-time when Joao Felix opened the account, quickly followed by Wesley, who doubled the lead three minutes later. Al Khaleej pulled one back through Murad Al-Hawsawi two minutes into the second half, but Liverpool legend Sadio Mane restored Al-Nassr’s two-goal lead in the 77th minute. Ronaldo waited until the sixth minute of stoppage time to make his breakthrough and did so in truly iconic fashion. The bicycle kick echoed the memorable goal he scored for Real Madrid against Juventus in the 2018 Champions League quarter-finals and reminded everyone of the extraordinary skill that defined his career. Even in his 40s, Ronaldo continues to show why he is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, combining experience with athletic brilliance to deliver moments of magic that few can match.
