Video: Moment Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Knocked Out’ Camera Man With Powerful Yet Wayward Freekick

• Cristiano Ronaldo nearly left a cameraman unconscious with a powerful freekick
• The Al-Nassr captain's shot missed the target but found the head of the cameraperson
• He still managed to score as Al-Nassr took their winning run to five in all competitions

Cristiano Ronaldo picked up right where he left off after the international break, delivering a sensational goal as Al-Nassr sailed past Al-Raed on Saturday, September 16, in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo added the finishing touch to a 3-1 victory that moved the Knights of Najd within a point of the top four positions, three adrift second position and a further four from the apex of the table.

While the 38-year-old must have been pleased with his performance and emphatic goal, taking his tally to seven in five games, Coach Luis Castro had more reasons to celebrate the overall attacking display.

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Sadio Mane, one of the Al-Nassr's marquee signings from Europe this summer, continued his scoring spree, and Anderson Talisca made a triumphant return from injury with a stunning goal, BBC reports.

Ronaldo's freekick takes out cameraman

Amidst the well-executed goals, Cristiano found himself in a lighthearted moment when his powerful free-kick attempt narrowly missed the target, almost knocking a cameraman on duty unconscious with the sheer force of his strike.

Here is the video:

United fans chant 'Viva Ronaldo' at Old Trafford

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Manchester United fans displayed steadfast support for Cristiano Ronaldo despite their team's disappointing 3-1 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford.

A video capturing the resounding chant of "Viva Ronaldo" echoed throughout the stadium, underscoring the unwavering backing for the current Al-Nassr captain.

This heartfelt demonstration of support occurred amid the backdrop of Ronaldo's intricate history with Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag.

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Maradona hails Ronaldo as 'rare breed'

Sports Brief also reported that while Cristiano Ronaldo may not have achieved the pinnacle of football success like his eternal rival Lionel Messi, many consider him a 'once in a lifetime' player.

This perspective is also held by legendary Argentine icon Diego Maradona, who famously guided La Albiceleste to their second World Cup triumph in 1986.

Maradona once drew comparisons between Ronaldo's match-winning abilities and magnetic presence on the field to those of the late Dutch football legend and manager Johann Cruyff.