WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo debuts BRAND-NEW celebration as he leads Al Nassr to yet another victory

Cristiano Ronaldo is quite popular for his 'Calma' and 'Siu' celebrations, which is often emulated by younger players.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo debuts BRAND-NEW celebration as he leads Al Nassr to yet another victory

Cristiano Ronaldo performed his new goal celebration after scoring in the AFC Champions League. (Image via Sports Illustrated)

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo performed a brand new goal celebration, after scoring his first goal of the year 2024. Ronaldo scored the winning goal for Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League first-leg round-of-16 clash against Al-Fayha.

The 39-year-old star scored in the 81st minute of the match. Collaborating with Marcelo Brozovic, he struck from the center of the penalty area, securing the only goal of the match for Al-Nassr against Al-Fayha. Al-Nassr took a valuable lead before the second leg against the fellow Saudi side. This goal, his 874th career goal, marked his first of the new year and coincided with his 1000th club appearance.

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Following his goal on Wednesday, Ronaldo dashed towards the corner flag, initially indicating he might perform his iconic ‘Siu’ celebration by leaping into the air. However, instead of spinning with his arms outstretched, he chose to shut his eyes and bring both hands to his chest. The new celebration resembled superhero Black Panther’s Wakanda salute. The Portuguese star combined two of his most popular celebrations for his new one.

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After bouncing back from last week’s disappointing loss to Al-Hilal, Ronaldo’s side will now shift their focus to facing Al-Fateh in the SPL. The return leg against Al-Fayha and Al-Nassr is scheduled for February 21 at the King Saud University Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s records, playing for club and country

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the best players of the 21st century, clinching the Ballon d’Or award five times. Throughout his illustrious career, the Portuguese icon has secured a remarkable 33 trophies, setting numerous records for both his club and country along the way.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has shattered multiple records in his career. (Image via Arab News)

Ronaldo enjoyed significant spells at Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Sporting CP during his career. He notched his 874th career goal against Al-Fahya, in the AFC Champions League. Moreover, the match was also his 1000th club fixture that he featured in.

Ronaldo is the most capped and highest-goal-scoring international player. He also holds the record for the most goals in European competitions, while winning the UEFA Player of the Year on four occasions. Interestingly, he is also the first player to score 10 hat-tricks in men’s international football.

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