Cristiano Ronaldo: Fans Troll Al-Nassr Star After Failed Free Kick Attempt

• A section of fans online has trolled Cristiano Ronaldo after he wasted another free-kick attempt during a Saudi Super Cup match
• Fans believe they spotted what the Al-Nassr captain said to himself before shying his effort over the bar on 14 August
• Ronaldo's record at free-kick was a major talking point during Euro 2024, with his ability seemingly going down in recent years

Cristiano Ronaldo has come under sharp scrutiny after another failed attempt at taking a free-kick.

There is no denying that the Portuguese icon has built his name over the years as one of the best in the game and a dead-ball specialist.

Ronaldo's record at free kicks

However, he has struggled in recent years to make his free-kick attempts count. His struggles became apparent during last month's Euro championships when he took most of Portugal's free kicks without success.

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Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses to the post.

@KeslerSZN:

"Bad conversation rate but he hardly takes them close by looking at this."

@TheNaijaPunter:

"He should never take any free-kick for country again. He was just wasting golden opportunities."

@OrlandSvarqa:

"This is not a shock. He’s always been terrible at free kicks."

@wanunited1:

"But the one he scored was a banger in all sense."

@ame307384812527:

"Ronaldo is driven by the sheer desire to catch up with the great Messi."

@Hectorhudson13:

"Greatest of all time says Piers Morgan et al."

@Wivina_:

"Horrendous."

@quokka0925:

"All his life?"

He resumed club duty after taking a break following the quarter-final heartbreak to France via a penalty shootout. The former Real Madrid striker played his first competitive game of the new season when he featured in Al-Nassr's 2-0 win over Al Tawooun in the Suadi Super Cup semi-finals.

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Despite getting on the scoresheet and becoming the first man to score in 23 successive seasons, Ronaldo's poor effort became fodder for a public debate after fans spotted what he said.

What Ronaldo said to himself before taking the free-kick

Before the five-time Ballon d'Or winner took a free-kick, he was spotted murmuring 'eu sou u melhor,' which is Portuguese for 'I am the best.' He then blazed his free-kick over the bar, which elicited sharp reactions online.

@okey_James:

"When your time is done in sport, even the very things that used to go in your favour will stop going in your favour. That’s when you know you should pack it up."

@Julian Godgiven:

"When affirmations go wrong, LOL."

@Sthormmy:

"He's so done, yet he's still one of the best."

Ronaldo's record at free-kicks

Despite his recent struggles, the former Manchester United striker is one of the most decorated free-kick takers, having scored 64 times, putting him in eighth place according to GMS stats.

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Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Pepe’s retirement

Briefly News has also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo was one of many high-profile stars to respond to Pepe’s retirement announcement.

The veteran forward, who shares a deep bond with Pepe, wrote a heartfelt message to his friend. As Pepe steps away from his football career, Ronaldo is gearing up for his 23rd professional season.

Source: TUKO.co.ke