Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has been recorded scoring a stunning header in training. In a video posted by CristianoXtra on Twitter, Ronaldo is seen taking his trademark leap and scoring a fantastic header. The header was completely out of the keeper’s reach because it was so powerful. The video, posted on February 1, 2023, was captioned, “Cristiano Ronaldo’s header in training today (fire emoji).”
Fans had a positive reaction to watching the Portuguese score a trademark header in training.
— Forca_ Barca (@Lionel_1899fcb) February 1, 2023
Al fateh is in trouble
— I’m carl (@Heyyy_Carl) February 2, 2023
However, some fans went on to compare his situation with Lionel Messi. Soccer fans on Twitter cannot stop comparing the two on whichever post it is possible.
Leo Messi in the bed today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lw5ugd64HE
— Messiah 🐐🇦🇷 (@Makeitbleed17) February 2, 2023
Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. He scored a brace in the final against France that ended 3-3 after extra time. Argentina won the match in penalties 4-2. Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Portugal were ousted in the quarterfinal by Morocco with a 1-0 win.
How has Cristiano Ronaldo performed at Al-Nassr?
Ronaldo and Manchester United mutually terminated the player’s contract in late November 2022 after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo was without a club for more than a month before he signed a bumper contract worth more than $200 million a year with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.
The start to life at Al-Nassr has been rough for the Portuguese. After signing for the club, it was reported that he will not be able to make his debut in at least the first two matches. This was because of a suspension given to him by the English FA for misconduct. The ban was valid all over the world.
Ronaldo played for the first time in Saudi Arabia in a match against his arch-rival Messi. Paris Saint-Germain traveled to the Middle East for an exhibition match against an all-star team in Riyadh. Ronaldo played and scored two goals while PSG won the match 5-4.
Ronaldo made his debut against Ettifaq on January 22, 2023. He captained the team in his first game and they won the match 1-0. Anderson Talisca got the goal but Ronaldo also got praise for his performance on the night.
🎙️ Rudi Garcia on Al-Nassr’s Cup defeat: “One of the things that changed the course of the match was Cristiano Ronaldo’s miss in the first half.” 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/R7wTDCZ9Ja
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) January 27, 2023
In his second match on January 26, 2023, Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr faced Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal. The Portuguese turned villain in this game as his manager, Rudi Garcia, blamed his miss for the team’s loss. Al-Nassr lost the match 3-1 and crashed out of the cup.
Next, Al-Nassr is set to face Al Fateh in a Saudi Pro League clash. Al-Nassr is leading the league table and is hoping to maintain the momentum by winning the match. Meanwhile, Ronaldo will hope to be influential and get his first goal in Al-Nassr colors.
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