Cristiano Ronaldo, the first player to win the FIFA Puskas Award in 2009 [[1]], continues to add to his legendary career with another stunning goal. The 38-year-old Portuguese forward scored a crucial late goal for Al Nassr this week, reigniting discussion about his enduring excellence at the highest levels of professional football. The strike is already drawing comparisons to his memorable Champions League goal against Juventus and generating early conversation for the 2025-2026 Puskas Award.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy expectations, even as he approaches his 40th birthday. The Portuguese superstar scored his 954th career goal in Al Nassr’s recent Saudi Pro League match against Al Khaalej, securing a 4-1 victory with a stunning overhead kick in stoppage time.
Ronaldo’s acrobatic finish, punctuated by his signature “Siuuu” celebration, evoked memories of a similar goal he scored for Real Madrid against Juventus in the Champions League back in April 2018. The late goal sealed three points for Al Nassr and further solidifies Ronaldo’s position as a dominant force in the Saudi Pro League.
The spectacular strike has already generated buzz as a potential contender for the 2025-2026 Puskas Award, recognizing the most beautiful goal of the year. Ronaldo’s continued goal-scoring prowess is a key factor as Al Nassr pursues a top finish in the league standings.
