Cristiano stuns 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 1000 in his career and continues to lead a team that remains undefeated in the Saudi league.

Al Nassr once again showcased their prowess in the Saudi Arabian League with a convincing 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej, but all eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star crowned the night with a flawless bicycle kick inside the box, an acrobatic move that further elevated the level of a team that has nine wins in nine matches. At 40, he made it clear once again that his relevance has no expiration date.

Before his stellar appearance, the spotlight was 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 to Jorge Jesus's team. The expulsion of Dimitros Kourbelis in stoppage time tipped the balance further.

The crowning moment came at the end: a precise cross from Nawaf Boushal and a perfect bicycle kick from Cristiano, marking his 954th professional goal. The Al Nassr captain has scored 10 goals so far in the tournament and is closely following João Félix, who leads the chart with 11.

The inevitable question now is: how long until we see the Portuguese reach the historic milestone of 1000 goals?

The Portuguese forward continues to break records in a campaign where his leadership is crucial to maintaining his team's unstoppable pace. Each goal brings him closer to a milestone reserved for the chosen few, and his latest masterpiece confirms that he is still competing as in his best years. The challenge of reaching 1000 goals is more alive than ever. Today, he is only 46 goals away from that HISTORIC MILESTONE.

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