The Viral Cristiano Moment

At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo remains an unrelenting competitor, obsessed with perfection in every detail. During Al-Nassr’s King’s Cup clash against Al-Ittihad, cameras caught a rare and human moment: before taking a last-minute free kick, the Portuguese icon appeared to whisper words of encouragement to himself — reportedly saying, “You will score.”

But the outcome was far from the fairytale. CR7’s strike hit the wall and deflected for a corner, which led to nothing. Moments later, the final whistle blew — and Al-Nassr fell 2-1 at Al-Awwal Park, crashing out of the tournament.

Fans React Online

The clip spread across social media within minutes. Some mocked the moment, with one fan posting: “Ronaldo thought he was gonna score a last-minute free kick like Messi did with Inter Miami.” Another joked: “Words of affirmation don’t bend free kicks.”

Yet others defended the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “He’s just motivating himself — why the hate?” wrote one supporter. The moment, though fleeting, showcased the same relentless mentality that has defined Ronaldo’s career — even when things don’t go his way.

Focus on the Next Battle

Despite the setback, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to deliver strong performances for Al-Nassr, with seven goals and two assists this season. His next test comes on Saturday against Al-Feiha, as the team looks to bounce back in the Saudi Pro League and reclaim momentum.

In Saudi Arabia, every gesture from CR7 becomes a headline. This time, the free kick didn’t fly — but his passion for the game remains impossible to block.