Cristiano Ronaldo Scores a Towering Header Just Before Turning 40, Debuts New Celebration in AL Nassr's Overwhelming Win Over Al Wasl in AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace on Monday against the AL Wasl in the AFC Champions League at Al Awwal Park. In the game, Ronaldo displayed a new celebration.

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Cristiano Ronaldo in the frame.

Cristiano Ronaldo in the frame.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Al-Nassr against Al Wasl on Monday.

This was Cristiano Ronaldo's last match before turning 40.

Ronaldo's goal tally has now reached to 923.

Cristiano Ronaldo just could not stop scoring. The AL-Nassr forward scored a brace on Monday against the AL Wasl in the AFC Champions League at Al Awwal Park. Ronaldo scored from the spot and also netted from his head as Al-Nassr vanquished Al Wasl 4-0 on the night. Aside from Ronaldo, Ali Alhassan and Mohammed Al-Fatil featured on the scoresheet.

The 5-time Balon D'or, Cristiano Ronaldo, who will turn 40 on Wednesday has made his last night on the field being 39 memorable in the way he knows best. Followed by the opening goal by Ali Alhassan, Ronaldo came into the scene in the 44th minute when he scored via a penalty and then in the 78th minute when he slotted it through a trademark run and a leap that gets better with age.

Usually, the Real Madrid legend celebrates his goals by performing the iconic "Siuuu" celebration but this time he brought a different celebratory act into the limelight. Here's the new celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo.


The couple of goals on the night took his tally to 923 international goals across the club and at the national level.


Cristiano Ronaldo will breach the 40-mark on 
Wednesday. With the FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in 2026, it will be intriguing to witness whether Ronaldo will be able to remain fit and give the fans yet another chance to see him in the biggest stage again.

Considering the fitness standards he has showcased over the years, a World Cup appearance looks likely for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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