WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new goal celebration explained after Al-Ettifaq clash

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Al-Ettifaq but chose a unique celebration, holding up three fingers and pointing to his son, reflecting that both had scored earlier in the day.

Cristiano Ronaldo's New Celebration
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq but surprised fans by skipping his usual ‘SIUU’ celebration in favor of a unique gesture. After netting his 7th goal in just 8 matches this season, he held up three fingers while pointing to his son, which ESPN FC later explained. Earlier that day, Cristiano Jr. had scored two goals for Al-Nassr’s youth team, prompting Ronaldo to celebrate with the three-finger salute to signify their collective goals that day.

Despite having missed the previous match due to illness, CR7 played a crucial role in securing the win, with Salem Al-Najdi and Anderson Talisca also finding the net. This match marked the start of a new chapter for Al-Nassr under coach Stefano Pioli, who is expected to lead the team in their pursuit of the league title after two consecutive second-place finishes.

Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, dedicating the victory to the fans: “Great team effort! Big win tonight—this one’s for the fans!” he posted on X.

Al-Nassr will next compete against Al-Hazm in the King Cup of Champions on September 23, followed by matches against Al-Wehda and Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League, making for a busy schedule ahead.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Forwarder, Midfielder

PortugalPortugal

Age: 39

188 cm

83 kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 8 1 Missed
Minutes 711 88.9 Avg
Goals 6 0.8 Avg
Assist 2 0.3 Avg
Attempt 7 0.9 Avg
Passes 240 30.069.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

His team is currently 5th in Kings Cup. In the last match Al Nassr won 3-0 against Al Ettifaq.

Al Nassr performance and stats

Al Nassr

Manager: Stefano Pioli
Rank 3rd
Win 5
Draw 4
Loss 0
Goals 20-8
Diff 12

Al Nassr will play the next match in Kings Cup against Al Hazm on Monday 23rd of September in Buraydah.​