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| The videos of Ronaldo’s bicycle kick goal have created a rage on social media. Images: Reuters |
Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible athleticism was on full display as the star footballer scored a stunning bicycle kick goal for Al Nassr against Al Khaleej in a Saudi Pro League match on Sunday at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh.
Multiple angles of the terrific goal have emerged on social media as the videos of the 40-year-old scoring another screamer went viral. It also reignited the memories of his famous bicycle kick goal against Juventus in 2018 while playing for Real Madrid.
The fans celebrated Ronaldo’s spectacular goal with memes, videos and exciting captions. Here are some of the best reactions and videos of the goal.
We interrupt your NFL Sunday for a Ronaldo bicycle kick
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 23, 2025
CRISTIANO RONALDO 😱😱😱 (via @Ali_alabdallh) pic.twitter.com/oALUo1p64B
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 23, 2025
‘F*ck it, I’m Cristiano Ronaldo.’
— TC FP Sports Desk November 23, 2025
A KING NEVER CROWNS HIMSELF.
WHAT A PICTURE 🤩👑 pic.twitter.com/SSQSBLuC84
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) November 23, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo has had an eventful 10 days 😅
What an overhead-kick that was 🤯🚴🔄️ pic.twitter.com/W2FdDiqeTT
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) November 23, 2025
Coming back to the Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej match. Ronaldo’s goal was the last piece of major action in the match as Al Khaleej lost 4-1. Joao Felix opened the scoring for Al Nassr in the 39th minute before Wesley made it 2-0 in the 42nd minute. Murad Al-Hawsawi pulled one back for Al Khaleej in the 47th minute, but the Saihat-based club could not find any more goals.
Sadio Mane made it 3-1 for Al Nassr in the 77th minute, before Ronaldo pulled off the screamer in the dying minutes of the game. The goal came in the sixth minute of the last added time, a few minutes after Al Khaleej’s Dimitrios Kourbelis was given his marching orders.
It was a Nawaf Boushal cross from the right flank that led to Ronaldo’s goal. Alert as always, Ronaldo capitalised on the dipping cross to finish his 10th league goal of the season.
Al Nassr are currently at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 27 points from nine matches, having won all matches so far.
- FP Sports Desk
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| Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo trail former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrović in the Saudi Pro League goalscoring charts. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) |
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both found the back of the net for their respective teams in Al Ittihad's Saudi Pro League clash with Al Nassr on Friday, but it was the French forward's team who found a late winner to strengthen their title hopes.
Al Ittihad's 2-1 win -- their ninth in a row -- at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah saw them move five points clear at the top of the table, before second-placed Al Hilal play on Saturday.
Benzema's 55th-minute goal -- his 10th in 10 league games -- gave the hosts the lead before Ronaldo shot past Predrag Rajkovic from close range just two minutes later.
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Steven Bergwign dramatically earned all three points for Al Ittihad with a curling shot from the edge of the box that nestled into the far corner in second-half stoppage-time.
Al Nassr face Al Akhdoud in their next fixture on Jan. 9, while Al Ittihad face Neymar's Al Hilal in the quarterfinals of the King Cup of Champions on Jan. 7.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report
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Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to receive a formal contract offer from Liverpool, adding that he is "more out than in" regarding whether he will stay at the club next season.
Salah, whose contract is set to expire next summer, has enjoyed an impressive individual campaign, having scored 12 goals in all competitions this term, including a brace in Liverpool's 3-2 comeback win over Southampton on Sunday.
However, speaking after the win at St Mary's, Salah admitted he was "disappointed" that the club has not yet formally tabled a new contract.
"Well, we are almost in December and I haven't received any offers yet to stay in the club, [so] I'm probably more out than in," Salah told reporters.
"You know now I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven't received anything yet about my future.
"I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or the fans' hands. Let's wait and see. Of course [no offer is disappointing], yeah.
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| Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool in 2017. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images |
"I'm not going to retire soon so I'm just playing, focusing on the season and I'm trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I'm disappointed but we will see."
A source told ESPN that talks between Salah's representatives and Liverpool have been ongoing and positive, although his contract discussions were always expected to be complex and take time.
Salah signed his last Liverpool contract, which made him the club's highest earner, in June 2022. As things stand, he will be free to speak to clubs outside of England about a free transfer next summer when the winter window opens on Jan. 1.
The 32-year-old has previously been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League however he was quick to shut down such talk on Sunday afternoon.
Salah is one of three Liverpool players whose current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, with club captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold also out of contract next summer.
Information from Mark Ogden contributed to this report.
- Beth Lindop, Correspondent
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Al Nassr are out of the Saudi King's Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in second-half stoppage time on Tuesday.
The five-time Ballon D'Or winner has yet to win a major trophy since signing for the club almost two years ago.
The mid-table Saudi Pro League visitors took the lead in the 71st minute of the round-of-16 match at Al Awal Park in Riyadh through Waleed Al-Ahmed.
With the game looking like it was slipping away, Al Nassr were given a penalty late on, but Ronaldo, who has never missed a penalty in 18 attempts since joining the SPL, skied his effort over the bar.
The defeat is the first for Stefano Pioli since the Italian succeeded Luis Castro as head coach in September.
"Technically we performed well but we couldn't win the game," Pioli said. "We feel disappointed to be out of the cup. But we still have two trophies to go for and we will give our best in them."
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Al Nassr still have two chances at silverware this season, but are already six points behind leader Al-Hilal after eight games of the Saudi Pro League and have seven points from three games in the group stage of the Asian Champions League.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this recap.
- ESPN News Services
Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in the second half of Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.
The Brazil star replaced Nasser Al Dawsari in the 77th minute, just after Salem Al Dawsari had scored to put Al Hilal 5-3 ahead. He nearly made an instant impact, exchanging passes with Aleksandar Mitrovic to create space before firing his shot just wide of the left-hand post.
The game finished 5-4 to Al Hilal after the United Arab Emirates-based Al Ain scored a last-gasp penalty to narrow the scoreline.
On the pitch after the full-time whistle, Neymar said: "I feel good... I always have a good team. I'm so happy. I'm back! I'm back!
The former Paris Saint-Germain player suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury during Brazil's qualifier against Uruguay shortly after joining the Saudi Pro League (SPL). He underwent surgery last November.
Neymar had joined the Al Hilal in August 2023 from PSG in a €90 million transfer, but played just five games before suffering the injury.
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| Neymar made his first appearance in over a year for Al Hilal. Francois Nel/Getty Images |
Neymar's former club Santos congratulated the player on his return in a post on X.
"It was more than 12 months away from the field, with an immeasurable longing to return to doing what he loves so much," the Brazilian club wrote.
"Neymar is not just a star. It's not just genius. Neymar is synonymous with joy in football. His return is the happiness of millions of fans around the world. And, when it comes to fans, the Santos nation has an incomparable feeling. A more than special bond with the best Brazilian player of recent years."
The forward, who is Brazil's all-time leading scorer, missed the 2024 Copa América that was won by Argentina.
He is eligible to play in the AFC Champions League as there are no restrictions on the number of foreign players. However, he will only be able to be registered in January for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season.
SPL teams have limits to the number of foreign players that can be registered.
Eight foreign players born before 2003 can be registered for the squad, while the rules allow for two foreign players born in 2003 or after. Neymar's contract with Al Hilal expires in June 2025.
Saudi champions Al Hilal, coached by Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus, lead the domestic standings having won all seven of their games.
Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF), meanwhile, are hopeful of having Neymar available in time for the November World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.
Brazil are fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, four points adrift of leaders Argentina after 10 games.
- Adriana Garcia
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Al-Nassr and former Manchester United full-back Alex Telles have mutually decided to part ways after just one year together.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Telles joined Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr last season for a measly figure of £4 million ($5.2m) from Manchester United after having fallen down the pecking order for Erik ten Hag. The Brazilian star signed a contract with the Saudi Pro League side last July that reportedly saw him earn £7m-a-year ($9.2m).
THE BIGGER PICTURE
As per The Sun, Al-Nassr and Telles have now decided to mutually terminate the contract this summer, which still has another year left. He has reportedly received several approaches but has yet to decide upon what the future holds for him.
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DID YOU KNOW?
During the last year, Telles has made a total of 38 appearances for Al-Nassr and bagged five assists while scoring thrice. However, the Saudi Pro League boss Luis Castro believes the Brazilian will be a surplus to the squad for this season and has allowed the termination to go through.
WHAT NEXT FOR TELLES?
The 31-year-old full-back can join a club of his choice as a free-agent despite the summer transfer window having closed in some European countries.
- Aditya Gokhale
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| Ivan Toney has agreed to join Al Ahli from Brentford. Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images |
Al Ahli have agreed a £40 million ($53m) deal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, sources have told ESPN.
The 28-year-old has agreed terms on a lucrative three-year contract and is set to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move.
As of Friday morning, it was unclear whether the Saudi Pro League's pursuit of Toney would have any impact on their negotiations with Napoli for Victor Osimhen.
Toney has less than one year remaining on his contract at Brentford and the west London club have reluctantly admitted they need to cash in on the wantaway striker this month rather than risk losing him for nothing.
Toney has scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford and speaking on Thursday, Brentford boss Thomas Frank confirmed the England international would not be part of Saturday's matchday squad to face Southampton, regardless of what happened on deadline day.
"I can say that Ivan will not play on Saturday," Frank said.
"I can say I'm very happy to speak about the players who played last night [against Colchester] or the players who will play tomorrow.
"Ivan is training well, and in good spirits, and I'm happy to [answer] more questions about Ivan the next time we are sitting here."
- James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FC
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| Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting 1,000 goals for club and country. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images |
Needing just one goal to reach 900 in his career for club and country, all-time leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo said he is setting the bar at 1,000 to unquestionably leave his mark on the game.
In a sit-down interview with former England star Rio Ferdinand released to his YouTube channel, the 39-year-old Ronaldo spoke about keeping his level of play high as he builds on his scoring record.
"I want to reach 1,000 goals," said the Al Nassr and Portugal star, estimating that the historic mark could come around the age of 41. "If I don't have any injuries, this for me is the most important [thing], I want that. For me, the best mark that I can have in football is to reach, first, 900 goals. After, my challenge is to be at 1,000 goals."
Ronaldo spoke candidly with Ferdinand, his former Manchester United teammate, on topics ranging from the quality of play in the Saudi Pro League to the passion he has maintained and the criticism that stems from it.
Ever competitive, Ronaldo was quick to point out what would set his goals apart from those by other all-time scorers, including legends such as Pele and Alfredo Di Stefano, who played in eras when cameras weren't as prevalent.
"All the goals I have scored, they have video," he said. "They all have video. Listen, I respect all of them [Pele and Di Stefano]. And if you want more goals, I can bring them from training, too. And I will prove to the people after. They prefer this player, or this is the best one. I don't care about that."
Asked about adapting to playing in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo said it's been relatively easy given the challenges he has endured since entering the spotlight at a young age.
"No country is perfect, so for me the adaptation was easy and I really love to be there," he said. "In my opinion, the league is very, very good."
As for the criticism he received for crying after missing a crucial penalty against Slovenia with a trip to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on the line, Ronaldo said it's all part of the scrutiny that comes with being "the most followed guy in the world." Portugal would win the match in a shootout 3-0.
The tears, he said, were the result of the pressure he has put on himself since he was 11 years old.
"When you have passion for what you're doing, you cannot be worried about how you're feeling," he said. "I failed because I've made pressure for myself since I was 11 years old. 'Cristiano, you are the best player in the world,' I'm always thinking in that way.
"But when I missed the penalty, I felt bad with myself, the fans, family, not because of other stuff that people say."
Though he realizes he is close to the end of his career, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner could not predict when he will finally hang up his boots.
"I don't know when I'm going to finish," he said. "Since you play more, you learn many, many things. One thing that I've learned is, enjoy the moment. Because you don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. I know I'm still looking good. The day that I start to feel I don't produce nothing, listen, I'll pack my bags and I'll go away. But it's far from that."
- ESPN
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| Ivan Toney has been linked with Chelsea, Al Ahli and Arsenal during this transfer window. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) |
TOP STORY: Chelsea to battle Al Ahli for Toney
Chelsea are preparing to step up their interest in Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to the Standard
.The Blues are said to want to make a move for the 28-year-old before the transfer window closes on Friday, though they will not be able to meet the reported salary offer proposed to him by Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli of £16 million per year. It is believed that the Bees are open to parting ways with Toney if they receive an offer close to £40m.
Signing a striker for manager Enzo Maresca's side remains a priority for the Stamford Bridge hierarchy this summer, and they are also interested in Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, says Gianluca Di Marzio. Chelsea are expected to make their first official offer for the 25-year-old Nigeria international in the coming days, amid anticipation of competition from Paris Saint-Germain. As with Toney, Al Ahli are also reportedly in the running for Osimhen, having already made an offer worth €70m to Napoli.
Chelsea secured their first win of the Premier League season with a 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Sunday.
PAPER GOSSIP
- An agreement has been reached between Bayern Munich and Al Ahli for winger Kingsley Coman, says Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. A move is believed to now hinge on whether the 28-year-old is open to the switch to the Saudi Pro League, after it was reported that the Bundesliga club were open to parting ways with him.
- Liverpool are looking to offer Juventus winger Federico Chiesa a four-year contract until the summer of 2028, reports the Athletic. Talks are believed to have been continuing between the Reds and the Bianconeri after the Premier League club made an initial approach, and it looks as though negotiations over personal terms with the 26-year-old's representatives are also underway.
- Manchester United and Newcastle United are considering a late move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old entered the final 12 months of his contract this summer, and after the Toffees previously dismissed interest in him, the latest indicates that both clubs could be set to return and test the waters again. He has also previously been linked with Chelsea.
- Talks between AS Monaco and former Liverpool centre-back Joël Matip have broken down, according to Foot Mercato. The Ligue 1 club are reported to have made an approach to sign the 33-year-old as a free agent, but it is said that they believe his salary demands were too high for them to meet. Matip has been a free agent since his contract expired at Anfield in July.
- A loan deal has been agreed between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain for defender Nordi Mukiele, says Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old is reported to be set to undergo his medical with the Bundesliga side, who have agreed to cover his salary in full until the end of the season. It is said that there is no permanent option clause included as part of the agreement.
- Adam Brown
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| João Cancelo is close to leaving Manchester City. Masashi Hara/Getty Images |
Al Hilal are closing in on the signing of João Cancelo from Manchester City, a source has told ESPN.
The Portugal international is set to move to the Saudi Pro League in a deal worth an initial £21 million ($28m). Cancelo is close to agreeing a contract worth around £15m a year.
The 30-year-old hasn't played for City for 18 months after loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
The defender returned to training in Manchester this summer, but was omitted from the squad for the first two Premier League games against Chelsea and Ipswich Town.
He will leave City after playing more than 150 games and winning the Premier League title three times. He was also twice named in the PFA Premier League team of the year in 2021 and 2022.
Cancelo last played for City in January 2023 before a shock loan move to Bayern Munich. The German side decided against making the deal permanent and last summer he joined Barcelona on loan for the 2023-24 campaign.
Barcelona have shown interest again this summer but their limited financial resources has allowed Al Hilal to move ahead in the race for his signature.
The SPL side turned their attention to Cancelo, who has also had spells at Benfica, Valencia and Juventus, after being told Kyle Walker was not available.
Al Hilal have also considered a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong.
Sources have told ESPN that City are still considering adding another attacking player to their squad before Friday's transfer deadline.
Pep Guardiola is understood to be comfortable with his options after the return of midfielder Ilkay Gündogan from Barcelona but work is being done to assess a number of strikers following the departure of Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid.
- Rob Dawson, Correspondent
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Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to the Saudi Pro League season on Thursday after what looked to be his winning goal for Al Nassr was ruled out by the video assistant referee.
Ronaldo found the net for the second time with 15 minutes remaining in Al Nassr's home game against Al Raed on the opening day of the new season. However, following a long check by VAR, he was ruled offside.
That left the match to finish 1-1, despite Ronaldo putting his side ahead in the first half. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who set a league record last season with 35 goals, grabbed his first goal of the new campaign with a powerful close-range header in the 34th minute.
The goal was Ronaldo's 50th in 48 games in the Saudi Pro League.
But Al Raed, who finished 12th last season, levelled the score through Mohammed Fouzair four minutes into the second half.
Adding to the irritation for Ronaldo and his team, Al Nassr were denied a penalty for handball deep into second-half stoppage time, despite the referee reviewing the incident on the pitch-side monitor.
Ronaldo is still seeking his first major trophy since joining Al Nassr following his exit from Manchester United in December 2022.
After finishing runners-up to Al Hilal in both the Saudi Pro League and Saudi King's Cup last season, Al Nassr were again beaten by the Riyadh side in the Saudi Super Cup on Saturday.
Game Information
Al Awal Park at King Saud University
9:00 PM, August 22, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Over/Under: 3.5
Attendance: 8,951
Referees: Khalid Saleh Al-Turais
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Argentina star Paulo Dybala announced on Thursday that he would remain with AS Roma, ending weeks of speculation linking him with a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah.
Multiple reports indicate that Dybala turned down an offer of €75 million ($83M) over three years.
"Thank you Rome...See you on Sunday," he said in an Instagram post.
Dybala's decision came amid a period of uncertainty about his future. He trained separately from the Roma first team on Thursday and was absent from the starting lineup in their opening Serie A match against Cagliari last Sunday.
Dybala is entering his last year of his contract with Roma but the deal has an automatic extension if he plays at least 15 official matches this season. He will earn €7.5 million plus €2 million in add-ons and bonuses.
Since joining Roma from Juventus in 2022, Dybala has established himself as a key figure in the team. In 78 appearances, he has scored 34 goals and provided 18 assists.
Roma fans had made their feelings clear last week, with protests outside the club's training ground urging the club not to transfer the star.
Dybala's commitment to Roma ignited a frenzy of joy among supporters, who gathered outside his home on Thursday night to celebrate the news.
Al Qadsiah, who made multiple attempts to secure Dybala's services since the beginning of the summer transfer window, is a newly promoted Saudi club with a star-studded roster including former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez and ex Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Dybala's decision to stay was met with enthusiasm from his Roma and Argentina teammate Leandro Paredes. "For those who haven't understood it, he remains with us," he posted.
- ESPN News Services
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| Karim Benzema has endured a disappointing first season with Al Ittihad. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images |
Karim Benzema has hit back at critics of his performances since moving to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, saying he needs help and can't win games alone.
The former Ballon d'Or winner became one of several high-profile names to move to Saudi Arabia last summer after ending a trophy-laden 14-year spell with Real Madrid.
However, he has managed just nine goals in 20 league games in his first season in Saudi. Al Ittihad, last season's champions, sit a distant fourth in the standings, 30 points behind leaders Al Hilal.
Asked after Al Ittihad's 0-0 draw with Al Taawoun Friday why fans weren't seeing the same Benzema as at Real Madrid, Benzema told Action with Walid: "Because it's not the same game, it's not the same players.
"I need help on the pitch, I can't win one game alone. I need another player, I need a lot of things. But it's different, it's my first season in Saudi. I hope I finish the season well, I hope I win. That's it."
Benzema, 36, signed a three-year deal with Al Ittihad last summer worth €400 million, ESPN reported.
However, ESPN reported that Benzema explored his options in the January transfer window after an underwhelming first six months in Jeddah.
The former France international knew it was unlikely Al Ittihad would let him leave the club but considered returning to Europe a possibility.
Chelsea and his hometown club Lyon both inquired about his availability, sources told ESPN.
Benzema scored 354 goals for Madrid across 648 matches while earning a record 25 trophies, consisting of four LaLiga titles, five Champions Leagues, three Copas del Rey, four Spanish Supercopas, four UEFA Super Cups and five FIFA Club World Cups.
- ESPN
