Cristiano Ronaldo takes 'worst free-kick' as he misses the target completely - WATCH

While he is touted as arguably greatest footballer to ever grace game of football, Cristiano Ronaldo is repeatedly been criticized for one attribute of his game. 5-time Ballon d'Or winner though scores goals at a continuous pace, but when it comes to scoring m through free kicks n re has been a long drought. On Thursday, Ronaldo h anor go at goal through a freekick but again missed by quite a distance.

Throughout his career, Ronaldo has taken up responsibility to score goals for club he plays and for his country. He has a prolific record scoring goals, and also carries out responsibility of taking kick from 12 yards out and also from a setpiece. While both with penalty kick and freekick, he holds an incredible record, but his run of missing freekicks hasn't gone quietly among football fans. Thus, when CR7 took freekick for Al-Nassr on Thursday and missed, reactions ensued on social media.

Watch freekick attempt of Cristiano Ronaldo

Some called it "unlucky" and some termed it as "Worst free kick." Here's attempt by Ronaldo on goal.

kick came during Al-Nassr's match against Al-Ittih. In match, Ronaldo and Al-Nassr could not make a mark as club lost 1-0 on night. 

So far Ronaldo has scored 58 goals through freekicks and is among all-time scorers. However, 38-year-old is still seeking his first one in Saudi Pro League for his new club Al-Nassr. While statistics would suggest that Ronaldo hasn't scored a freekick goal in almost a year, with stature he carries and record he has, Ronaldo would probably continue to step up to responsibility whenever a foul on him or any of his teammates will occur. So, as wait for Ronaldo's next freekick goal continues, his fans could be hopeful that 38-year-old will soon strike from a distance from setpiece to shut down his naysayers once again. Cristiano Ronaldo will next feature with Al Nassr on Tuesday when club will be up against Abha FC. sides will meet in quarterfinal of King Cup of Champions.