No Sign Of Slowing Down: Cristiano Ronaldo Wows The World With Sensational Bicycle Kick (image-instagram/cristiano)
Defying all age limits, 39-year-old Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo put up a stellar performance at Estadio do Dragao on Saturday. Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1.
Portugal’s captain’s stunning overhead kick in the 87th minute of the match has gone viral on social media. The video of his acrobatic effort, which is his 135th international goal, the 910th of his career has created a massive buzz on the internet.
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Ronaldo’s first bicycle kick came during his time at Real Madrid in the first leg of the 2018 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Juventus. The goal was so extraordinary that even Juventus fans gave him a standing ovation while he declared it as “the best goal” of his career.
Adding two more goals to his account, he again solidified his remarkable records in international play. Meanwhile, the breathtaking strike has now sparked the debate: How many goals of this type does Ronaldo have compared to his arch-rival Lionel Messi?
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Lionel Messi trails Cristiano Ronaldo not only in overall career goals but also in the number of bicycle kick goals scored. Messi’s acrobatic goal came during this stint with Paris-Saint German in a 5-0 win over Clermont in Ligue 1. As the debate between the two legendary football icons continues, Ronaldo’s ability to score stunning goals adds yet another highlight to his existing stupendous career.
Pure magic in the 87th minute:
Ronaldo made history in the 87th minute of the match with his spectacular overhead kick to pile up the misery on Poland. Vinitha, who ran through the right wing, sent a looping cross for Ronaldo who was standing unmarked in front of the goal.
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Instead of choosing to score, the former Real Madrid star jumped into position to send the ball into the net, reminding his fans about his famous bicycle kick during the UEFA Champions League match in 2018.
