Fans erupt over Cristiano Ronaldo’s back-heel goal

In the early hours of December 31, Cristiano Ronaldo amazed supporters by scoring a bizarre goal with his back during the 2-2 draw between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.

On December 31, Cristiano Ronaldo once again became the center of attention on social media after an unbelievable back goal. This happened in the 2-2 draw between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq in the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League.

In the 67th minute, amid a chaotic scene in front of the opponent’s goal, Joao Felix’s shot unexpectedly bounced off Ronaldo’s back — who had just fallen during an aerial duel — and flew into the net. The Portuguese superstar immediately got up, signaled to claim the goal, and celebrated wildly.

This rare goal put Al Nassr temporarily ahead 2-1, marking Ronaldo’s 957th career goal and his last goal of 2025.

However, fans’ reactions on social media quickly exploded. Many found it amusing, while others humorously teased the 40-year-old superstar.

“Leave my GOAT alone!”a user defended Ronaldo.

“He’s seriously trying to reach 1000 goals by any means necessary!” another fan commented with a laughing-crying emoji.

“He only cares about the Golden Boot. Whether it’s with his teeth or his back, as long as it counts as a goal.”another supporter sarcastically remarked.

There were also sarcastic comments about how CR7 celebrates: “He even celebrates goals like that.”

Nonetheless, many fans believe Ronaldo’s celebration is normal because he always shows relentless fighting spirit and hunger for goals: “So should he raise his hand to apologize for scoring?” a fan responded.

Putting debates aside, Ronaldo finished 2025 with 41 goals. After three years with Al Nassr, CR7 has scored a total of 113 goals and provided 22 assists in 125 appearances.

Al Nassr currently leads the league by 3 points over second-place Al Taawon, ahead of the “early final” match against Al Hilal on January 2.