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Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a> scored from a direct free-kick to inspire Al-Nassr to a 2-1 comeback win over Abha Club in their Saudi Pro League match on Saturday. After Abdulfattah Adam had fired Abha into a shock lead midway through the first half, Ronaldo<\/a> net his first home goal and his ninth in the league for Al-Nassr. Abha seemed to be on course for a shock win at the Mrsool Park, but Ronaldo had other ideas as he drilled his effort past the defensive wall, also caught the Abha goalkeeper napping.<\/p>\n CRISTIANO RONALDO FREEKICK GOAL! pic.twitter.com\/TOYGGGU7ya<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TC (@totalcristiano) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Cristiano Ronaldo has no scored a freekick in :<\/p>\n 2004 UNREAL. pic.twitter.com\/q6TGHlB1jM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Cristiano Ronaldo from 35+ yards out, rolling back the years, what a free-kick pic.twitter.com\/lqXYR6Ncyd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Preeti (@MadridPreeti) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n NAHHH RONALDO IS BACK COOKING WHAT A FREE KICK<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/WO94u6jjxS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Janty (@CFC_Janty) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n CRISTIANO RONALDO FREE KICK GOAL! pic.twitter.com\/uHKHceGl9H<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Premier League Club (@TPLCSports) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Cristiano Ronaldo is 38 years old and still has more passion than any youngster.<\/p>\n Elite mentality.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/cBgNrecBkB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mikael Madridista (@MikaelMadridsta) March 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Five minutes later, Ronaldo allowed Anderson<\/a> Talisca to take a spot kick, which the former Besiktas star converted. The goal allowed Talisca to move just one strike behind Abderrazak Hamdallah (15), who currently leads the goal scoring charts.<\/p>\n Last week, Ronaldo was included in the first Portugal squad announced by new coach Roberto<\/a> Martinez, for Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.<\/p>\n Portugal will face Liechtenstein on March 23 in Lisbon before travelling to Luxembourg on March 26.<\/p>\n Martinez said his first squad “is important because it is the starting point” for Euro 2024.<\/p>\n Ronaldo, whose international career began in August 2003 in a friendly against Kazakhstan, holds the world record for men’s international goals with 118.<\/p>\n History suggests that, if he returns to the starting line-up, he will boost his total in the next two matches, at least against Luxembourg.<\/p>\n (With AFP Inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Topics mentioned in this article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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