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Cristiano Ronaldo showcased a moment of nostalgia, attempting a bicycle kick reminiscent of his spectacular goal against Juventus in 2018.
The 38-year-old made the audacious goal attempt during Al-Nassr's pre-season game against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The Saudi Pro League side had experienced a disappointing tour in Portugal, suffering a 9-1 aggregate defeat across two matches against Celta Vigo and Benfica, Mundo Deportivo reports.
However, upon their return to Asia, the Riyadh-based giants showed significant improvement in their performance against PSG, who had excluded Kylian Mbappe from pre-season preparations.
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FootballDespite his efforts, Ronaldo was unable to find the back of the net in three pre-season matches, and he was withdrawn from the game six minutes after the hour mark.
Nonetheless, his attempt at the bicycle kick brought back memories of his extraordinary goal-scoring abilities.
In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Ronaldo expressed a desire to win silverware with Al-Nassr in the upcoming campaign.
Last season, they came close to clinching the Saudi Pro League title but narrowly missed out to Al-Ittihad, despite leading at one point.
However, the 38-year-old appears to have put that disappointment behind him, remaining confident in leading the team to victory.
Sports Brief also reported on Real Madrid's new signing, Joselu scoring from a bicycle kick as the Spanish giants defeated Manchester United in Houston, Texas.
With the Spanish giants ahead, the 33-year-old received a ball at the back post from Lucas Vasquez, finishing off the sequence with a breathtaking piece of artistry.