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FootballRonaldo Attempts Bicycle Kick During PSG Friendly, Evokes Memories of 2018 Goal vs Juventus
- Al-Nassr managed to arrest their winless run in pre-season versus Paris Saint-Germain
- While the game was goalless after 90 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo still made the headlines
- The Portuguese superstar seemingly rolled back the hands of time with a stunning attempt
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo attempts bicycle kick
Despite his efforts, Ronaldo was unable to find the back of the net in three pre-season matches, and he was withdrawn from the game six minutes after the hour mark.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.
Ronaldo makes Al-Nassr title declaration
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.
Joselu scores with bicycle kick
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.