When Cristiano Ronaldo is needed the most, he steps up and delivers. He is quite a big-game player and often unexpectedly outshines on the pitch. He has been doing this in Europe for more than a decade, and he continues to do it now.
Ronaldo came to the Middle East, joining the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, with the ambition to carve his name into their history books. And it seems he is already doing that after everyone witnessed his performance last night.
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Yesterday, as Al Nassr made a significant comeback, the Portuguese skipper once again proved why he is still a threat on the pitch. And the legendary striker stepped up just when his side wanted him to. The Saudi Arabian side emphatically won a match against Abha by beating them 2-1.
Fans react to a superb performance from Cristiano Ronaldo
It was indeed a night to remember for both CR7 and the whole soccer world. The striker got back into his prime by scoring a brilliant free-kick to equal the score. This was just half of what he did as the former Madrid man also made a heartwarming gesture for his teammate.
In the final minutes of the game, Al Nassr was awarded a penalty to take three points home. Obviously, it was Ronaldo who was expected to kick from the spot. However, he gave the penalty to his teammate, Talisca, who slotted it into the goal, thus clinching three points for his side.
Everything Ronaldo did last night has caught the eyes of the soccer world, who are in awe of the star player. Netizens around the world are hailing the 38-year-old for yet another stellar display.
I'm telling you this man is inevitable https://t.co/A4Pd5yjcli
— Omar Wael (@OmarWae22778566) March 18, 2023
the best forever💛💙 pic.twitter.com/Znw4VZb6N9
— حامد.|| (@hamed65654) March 18, 2023
The GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐
— Crypto Ace (@CryptoAce21) March 18, 2023
Its 2023 and Cristiano Ronaldo is still the Greatest Player of All Time 🐐
— RW 🇸🇪 (@ronaldowarrior) March 18, 2023
Goat for a reason
— Iam__ÄKŠ ✊🏻 (@SeddorfAKS) March 18, 2023
Ronaldo gives his penalty to Talisca
What a selfless player 🐐
— CR7 Rap Rhymes (@cr7raprhymes) March 18, 2023
Ronaldo the most selfless player in the world when he wants to be 🐐
— CR7GOAT7 (@goat7_cr7) March 18, 2023
That’s what a captain does! The GOAT
— Jeffery 🐣 (@callme_tochi) March 18, 2023
Leader 👑
— Madrid TimeLine𓃵 (@MadridTimeLine) March 18, 2023
It seems the fans can’t get over his thrilling performance, and also hailed him for giving the penalty to Talisca.
Back into his prime?
It seems the magical side of Ronaldo is awoken inside him. The striker once again proved why he is still one of the greatest of all times. Moreover, his heartwarming gesture for Talisca has left the soccer world in awe, as they were desperate to see their star player in form.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Roberto Martinez's first Portugal squad 🇵🇹✅ pic.twitter.com/HKHLPRmxvZ
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 17, 2023
Nonetheless, this isn’t the end of good things for him, as the attacker received favorable news regarding his international front. Ronaldo was called up for the nation to play in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, something that he’ll be looking to win.
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The last time he won a trophy with his nation was in the 2019 UEFA Nations League. Moreover, a bitter exit from the 2022 World Cup still has a harsh memory. Certainly, along with his new coach, Roberto Martinez, he will be looking to put on a class display in the upcoming Euros.
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