Cristiano dazzles at 40: overhead kick, nears 1,000 goals | OneFootball

At 40 years old, CR7 once again defied time with an unforgettable bicycle kick. The Portuguese star is now 46 goals away from 1,000 in his career and continues to lead a team that remains undefeated in the Saudi league.

Al Nassr once again showcased their power in the Saudi Pro League with a convincing 4-1 win over Al Khaleej, but all eyes ended up on Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar capped off the night with a flawless bicycle kick inside the box, an acrobatic move that further elevated the level of a team that has now won nine out of nine matches. At 40, he made it clear once again that his relevance has no expiration date.

Before his stellar appearance, the spotlight had been on João Félix, who opened the scoring after a goal was disallowed by VAR and then assisted Wesley for the 2-0. The visitors responded with a goal from Murad Al Hawsawi, but Sadio Mané extended the lead in the second half to restore calm for Jorge Jesus’ side. The sending off of Dimitros Kourbelis in stoppage time tipped the balance even further.

The icing on the cake came at the end: a precise cross from Nawaf Boushal and a perfect bicycle kick from Cristiano, who netted his 954th professional goal. The Al Nassr captain now has 10 goals in the tournament and is close behind João Félix, who leads the table with 11.

The question now is inevitable: how long until we see the Portuguese star reach the historic milestone of 1,000 goals?

The Portuguese striker continues breaking records in a season where his leadership is crucial to maintaining his team’s unstoppable run. Every goal brings him closer to a mark reserved for the chosen few, and his latest masterpiece confirms that he’s still competing as he did in his best years. The challenge of reaching 1,000 goals is more alive than ever. Today, he is only 46 goals away from that HISTORIC MILESTONE.

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