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Ronaldo’s overhead kick against Juventus wins UEFA goal of season
MILAN, Aug 29, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead
bicycle kick for Real Madrid against current club Juventus has been voted
UEFA’s goal of the season.
The former Real Madrid striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the
award in honour of his goal in last season’s Champions League quarter-final
first leg in Turin.
“Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Will never forget that moment,
specially the reaction of the fans in the stadium,” the 33-year-old
Portuguese superstar said on Twitter, using the hashtag #SpecialMoment.
Real Madrid were already leading against the Italian champions thanks to
Ronaldo’s opener after just two minutes when he acrobatically blasted in Dani
Carvajal’s cross on 64 minutes.
Ronaldo said it was “the best goal” of his career and it helped Real to a
3-0 win on the night and moved them a step closer to an eventual quarter-
final victory over Juve. The Spanish club went on to win the competition for
the third consecutive season.
The striker said the crowd’s reaction — a standing ovation from the
Juventus fans — played a part in his decision to move to Turin in a 100
million-euro deal last month.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is the all time top scorer in the
Champions League with 120 goals.
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