Is Cristiano Ronaldo Human? 40-Year-Old Scores Absurd Bicycle Kick
Just when you think you’ve seen it all from Cristiano Ronaldo, he pulls another rabbit out of the hat. Or, in this case, a bicycle kick out of thin air. In what’s becoming a weekly spectacle, Ronaldo reminded everyone why he’s still a global phenomenon, scoring a logic-defying bicycle kick for Al Nassr. It was the cherry on top of a dominant 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, and honestly, it’s getting a little ridiculous.
The man is 40 years old. Let that sink in. Most players his age are either enjoying a comfortable retirement, reminiscing about their glory days, or maybe playing a casual five-a-side with friends. Not Ronaldo. He’s out here in the 96th minute of a game that’s already won, deciding it’s the perfect time to launch himself into the air and score one of the most difficult goals in football. Because, why not?
Is Ronaldo Still at the Top of His Game?
Let’s be real, when Ronaldo packed his bags for Saudi Arabia, the collective football world let out a cynical sigh. “It’s a retirement league,” they sneered. “He’s just there for the paycheck.” While the paycheck is undoubtedly substantial, it seems someone forgot to tell Ronaldo he’s supposed to be slowing down. Instead, he’s treating the Saudi Pro League like his personal playground. This latest goal wasn’t just a fluke; it was a statement.
The build-up was classic Al Nassr. With the clock winding down and the result secured, Nawaf Boushal lofted a hopeful cross into the box. For any normal player, it was a nothing ball. But Ronaldo isn’t normal. He adjusted his body, leaped backward, and connected with a picture-perfect overhead kick that nestled into the back of the net.
The crowd went wild, his teammates were in disbelief, and somewhere, Lionel Messi probably just shrugged and went back to his grocery shopping in Miami. This goal marked his 10th of the season, and an absolutely absurd 954th of his career. The numbers are just video game stats at this point.
How Does Ronaldo Keep Doing This?
At this point, we have to start asking serious questions. Is he a machine? A cyborg sent from the future to make other professional athletes feel inadequate? His dedication to his craft is legendary, but this is bordering on the supernatural. While other players might have jogged back to the halfway line, content with a 3-1 lead, Ronaldo was hunting for more. It’s that relentless mentality, that unquenchable thirst for greatness, that separates him from the rest.
It’s almost comical. He’s not just scoring tap-ins or penalties. He’s scoring world-class goals that would be the highlight of any other player’s career, and he’s doing it for fun in the dying seconds of a match. This wasn’t a desperate, last-gasp equalizer. It was pure, unadulterated showmanship. It was Ronaldo reminding us that even in the twilight of his career, he can still produce moments of magic that leave you speechless.
While Al Nassr’s victory was a team effort, with Sadio Mane and Joao Felix also finding the net, there’s no question whose name was on everyone’s lips after the final whistle.So, is Cristiano Ronaldo still one of the best? Well, if you define “best” as a 40-year-old who can casually score a bicycle kick in stoppage time, then yes. Yes, he is. The debate will rage on, but the man just keeps providing evidence that age is just a number, especially when you’re a global icon with a flair for the dramatic.
