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Cristiano Ronaldo Free-Kick Goes Viral Amid Portugal Controversy and 980th Career Goal
- •An old video of Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a stunning free-kick in the Saudi Pro League has gone viral on social media.
- •Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal during a 3-0 victory for Al-Nassr against Diriyah, keeping them level on points with league leaders Al-Qadsiah.
- •The viral social media attention comes amid controversy surrounding Ronaldo walking out of the Portugal national team camp.
- •Ronaldo released a lengthy statement apologizing for his departure and expressed willingness to serve any required suspension to play for his country again.
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Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team camp after newly appointed coach Jorge Jesus stated he would not start the upcoming match against Denmark, following a previous decision to leave him on the bench against Norway. Ronaldo claimed Jesus went back on his word regarding his playing time during the international window.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al-Nassr's 3-0 victory over Diriyah by reacting quickest to a rebound after Waleed Abdullah saved Kingsley Coman's shot. This close-range conversion brought his career goal tally to 980.
In a statement spanning nearly 2,000 words, Cristiano Ronaldo apologized for walking out on the national team and to its supporters, stating he was willing to serve a suspension if necessary. He reiterated that he remains fully available to compete and win for the national team.
