Published 08:50 IST, November 16th 2024

'Nobody Else In The World Could Do This!': Cristiano Ronaldo Praised For HISTORIC Goal vs Poland

Cristiano Ronaldo received widespread praise for his historic bicycle-kick goal against Poland, declaring that "nobody else in the world could do this".

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Portugal dominated ir UEFA Nations League game at Estádio do Dragão by thrashing Poland 5-1. Rafael Leão started score in 59th minute. world football icon Cristiano Ronaldo followed from penalty mark in 72nd minute and ded even anor with a fantastic overhe kick in 87th something hardly any player turning 40 could do. Pedro Neto (83rd min) and Bruno Fernandes (8th min) ded to scoring, refore guaranteeing hosts' triumph. Although Dominik Marczuk sent Poland a late consolation goal, it h little effect to stop Portugal's exuberant celebration of making it to quarterfinals with ir forceful victory, with Cristiano Ronaldo being competition's top goal scorer so far. 

Football  world heaps praise to Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible bicycle kick goal against Poland

Cristiano Ronaldo broke internet with his incredible goal, which reminded fans of his incredible over-he kick against Juventus in Champions League quarterfinal for Real Mrid in 2018. However, bicycle kick against Poland could end up being more special as Portuguese star scored it being a 39-year-old grandmaster. Turning 40 in 3 months, CR7 has proved he is still better than most of young talents out re with no signs of relaxing. 

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As internet showered Ronaldo with praises for his heroics, let’s take a look at some of reactions on X:  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and an overhe kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1 to guarantee a place in Nations League quarterfinals on Friday.

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In Porto, Ronaldo turned in a man-of--match performance in a blistering second half.

Portugal took its time to overcome a hapless Poland but three goals in last 10 minutes put sheen on a commanding victory.

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Rafael Leão broke delock with a fine heer 14 minutes into second half and n Ronaldo got his 134th international goal from penalty spot 13 minutes later.

Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning third from almost 30 meters out and three minutes later Ronaldo’s pass gave Pedro Neto space to lash home a fourth from a tight angle.

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Ronaldo me it five — and 135 — with a deft overhe kick three minutes from time.

Although Dominik Marczuk got a late consolation for Poles, result ended its hopes of making quarterfinals.

With Croatia going down in Glasgow, Roberto Martinez’s men are guaranteed top spot in Group A1.

In 20 games this season so far, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals and 3 assists; he has been unstoppable. 5-time Ballon d’Or winner will turn 40 in 2 months with yet no signs of slowing down. But it is evident this is final chapter of Ronaldo’s playing career, and football GOAT intends to finish it on a high mark. 

(With AP Inputs)

08:50 IST, November 16th 2024