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Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb volley in Al-Nassr in comeback win

Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb volley in Al-Nassr in comeback win

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines for Al-Nassr yet again as the No 7 scored a spectacular brace to help his side come from behind and take all three points in the Saudi Pro League. The 39-year-old started the game on Saturday on the pitch, and waited until the second half to grab a spectacular brace at Al -Awwal Park in a 2-1 win for his side. The Faris Najd started the game on the back foot, as Ronaldo’s men were pitted  back in their own half, eventually leading to an Al-Riyadh goal in the final minutes of the first half. In the second half, Ronaldo took matters into his own hands, and initiated the comeback with an easy tap-in goal, set up by Sadio Mane. هدف تعجز الكلمات عن وصفه 🤯🚀#دوري_روشن_السعودي | #النصر_الرياض pic.twitter.com/rZWeS8g2CQ — دوري روشن السعودي (@SPL) April 12, 2025 Not more than 8 minutes had passed since his equalizer when Ronaldo once again popped up at the edge of the penalty area to hammer in a marvelous volley into the top …

The moment when graceful Manmohan Singh deftly handled volley of questions – India TV

The moment when graceful Manmohan Singh deftly handled volley of questions – India TV

Image Source : PTI (FILE) Singh had also chosen the press conference to launch a blistering attack on BJP. In one of his most famous statements, former PM Manmohan Singh before demitting office as the prime minister in 2014 had said,  “history will be kinder to me”, asserting that his leadership was not as weak as projected at that time. In what can be termed his last press conference as the Prime Minister, the former PM said in 2014, “I do not believe that I have been a weak Prime Minister.”  He added, “I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter the Opposition in Parliament. Given the political compulsions, I have done the best I could do. I have done as well as I could do according to the circumstances.”  Here’s what the former PM said He was responding to a volley of questions regarding criticism that his leadership was “weak” and he was not decisive on many occasions. Singh had also chosen the press conference …

Nestor Albiach’s volley and other top goals from match week nine

Nestor Albiach’s volley and other top goals from match week nine

The Indian Super League (ISL) has returned to action after the final international break of the calendar year. And the teams wasted no time in finding the back of the net and so, match week nine was packed with goals. In what could be called a goal fest, 21 goals were scored across six games, the most memorable one being Odisha FC’s 6-0 rout of Hyderabad FC. Kerala Blasters earned bragging rights with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Chennaiyin FC, while Bengaluru FC remained on top thanks to a late come from behind victory against Mohammedan SC. Here are the top goals from match week nine of the ISL. #5: Lobi Manzoki, Mohammedan SC Mohammedan SC have been very brave in their maiden season of the ISL but their deficiencies and lack of ability to hold on to games is costing them dear. After taking the lead in the 8th minute, they let the game slip from their hands, with Bengaluru scoring in the 81st minute and in the 98th minute respectively. Their opening goal, …

Roshan Singh’s fiery volley and other top goals from Matchweek 5

Roshan Singh’s fiery volley and other top goals from Matchweek 5

As many as 17 goals were scored in Matchweek 5 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 as the excitement around the league went up several notches after a two-week international break. From the seventeen, we at The Bridge have collected the top five goals of Matchweek 5. #5: Nestor Albiach, Northeast United FC NorthEast United were on the losing side in their clash against Chennaiyin FC, but the opening goal of the match was a piece of beauty. NEUFC worked the ball extremely well and transitioned from defence to attack in one smooth move, ultimately ending with Nestor tapping the ball into an empty net. Watch the goal here: #4: Wilmar Jordan Gil, Chennaiyin FC In fourth place is Chennaiyin FC’s third goal against NorthEast United. After going down 1-0, the Marina Machans responded brilliantly, scoring three goals and the third goal was all Jordan Gil. After a powerful cross was hit straight to him, Gil controlled the ball, swerved and expertly finished it, making it 3-1 for Chennaiyin FC. Watch the goal here: …