Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo proved once again why he’s considered the GOAT. In the dying moments of Al-Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo produced a sensational bicycle kick goal in the 6th minute of stoppage time that instantly went viral across social media.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner rose highest to meet Nawaf Boushal’s pinpoint cross and executed a perfect overhead kick that flew into the top corner – drawing immediate comparisons to his legendary 2018 Champions League bicycle kick against Juventus for Real Madrid.
This stunning strike marked Ronaldo’s 954th career goal and sent Al-Nassr four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
Will This Be Cristiano Ronaldo’s Second Puskás Award?
Football fans are already asking: Is this the 2026 FIFA Puskás Award winner?
The FIFA Puskás Award, named after Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskás, is given annually to the player who scores the most aesthetically beautiful goal of the calendar year. Remarkably, Cristiano Ronaldo was the inaugural winner in 2009 for his unbelievable 40-yard strike for Manchester United against Porto in the Champions League.
This latest masterpiece – a vintage Ronaldo overhead kick at age 40 – has immediately rocketed to the top of early Puskás Award 2026 predictions. Many believe it surpasses even Mohamed Salah’s famous goal that beat Ronaldo to the award in 2018.
Ronaldo’s Bicycle Kick History Keeps Growing
- 2018: Iconic overhead kick vs Juventus (Real Madrid)
- 2024: Bicycle kick for Portugal vs Poland (Nations League)
- 2025: Another world-class overhead kick for Al-Nassr at 40 years old
Despite yet to win a trophy with Al-Nassr since his 2023 move to Saudi Arabia, moments like these remind the football world that Cristiano Ronaldo at 40 is still operating at an elite level.
Key Stats from the Match
- Final score: Al-Nassr 4-1 Al-Khaleej
- Ronaldo’s goal: 90+6’ bicycle kick (954th career goal)
- Al-Nassr now 4 points clear at the top of Saudi Pro League
Social media exploded within minutes, with #RonaldoBicycleKick and #CR7954 trending worldwide as fans shared the unbelievable goal from every angle.
At 40, most players are retired. Cristiano Ronaldo is still producing magic that leaves the football world speechless.
Is this the greatest goal of 2025? Will Ronaldo finally claim his second Puskás Award? One thing is certain – the king is still ruling.
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