Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years on Sunday with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick in Al Nassr’s 4-1 win over Al Khaleej in Riyadh.
The 96th-minute stunner prompted the 40-year-old Portuguese superstar to post on X, “Best caption wins!”, sparking a flood of reactions from fans worldwide.
The victory keeps Al Nassr four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after nine matches. Former Premier League players Joao Felix and Sadio Mane also found the net in the convincing win.
Despite his remarkable form, Ronaldo — who joined Al Nassr nearly three years ago — is still chasing his first title with the Saudi club.
Ronaldo, Elon Musk Attend White House Dinner Hosted by Trum
Earlier in the week, Ronaldo made headlines off the pitch as well. He joined billionaire Elon Musk and other high-profile guests at a lavish White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Ronaldo, whose contract with Al Nassr expires this summer, was seated near the head of the table just moments before Trump and the crown prince entered.
“You know, my son is a big fan of Ronaldo,” Trump said during his speech, revealing that his son Barron Trump, 19, finally got the chance to meet his football idol.
The event highlighted Ronaldo’s growing presence in Saudi diplomatic and cultural outreach, even as questions persist regarding the kingdom’s human rights record.
