Ronaldo's Free-Kick Miss Stuns Portugal in Chile Friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo's free‑kick attempt struck the Chilean wall in the 43rd minute of Portugal's friendly against Chile. The match remained goalless at that point.

At 41, Ronaldo continues to guarantee goals for Portugal. He remains a key scoring threat.

He proved his scoring ability at last summer's Nations League Final Four. He also scored throughout the recently concluded Saudi Pro League season.

Free‑kick conversion has long been a weakness for Ronaldo. While he occasionally rockets the ball into the top corner, his overall conversion rate is poor. Viral clips frequently show him sending attempts into the wall or into the night sky.

Bruno Fernandes, a superb free‑kick taker, watched the miss. He seemed to have seen it coming. He may also have been wiping sweat from his face.

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