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“In the name of God”. The words of the Portuguese star on the best social networking platforms
Fans of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo have reacted strongly to a video of him chanting “In the name of God” as he scored his goal against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.
and:Ronaldo broke his long streak and scored his first goal in a World Cup qualifierAfter scoring an early goal against Croatia in a 2-1 win over Portugal in the Round of 32 today, Friday, he set his side up for a fiery clash against Spain in the Round of 16.
Ronaldo’s goal came in the 68th minute from the penalty spot as he fired a powerful shot into the center of Croatia’s goal.
⚽️🥅 Ronaldo equalized with Portugal from the penalty spot! Norwegian international referee Espen Eskuse awarded a penalty to Portugal after using video technology.#WorldCup2026 |: #WorldCup2026 |: #World Cup#beINWC26 |: #FIFAWorldCup2026 |: #fifaworldcup pic.twitter.com/uW16YzLeQb
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 3, 2026
Cameras captured Ronaldo muttering “In the name of God, in the name of God” before landing the shot in what many saw as an epitome of his influence on Islamic culture after living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for more than three years.
While this isn’t the first time the Portuguese star has used basmala before taking free kicks, the shot has gone viral on social media.
He said, “In the name of God.”
Some did not believe that Ronaldo muttered “In the name of God” as they wondered through their stories about the authenticity of the matter.
Everyone on social media is asking this morning
Cristiano Ronaldo said “In the name of God” before kicking the ball. pic.twitter.com/G27GqH8erj
— Ania El Afandi (@Ania27El) July 3, 2026
Did Ronaldo recite the Bismillah for Portugal before the penalty? pic.twitter.com/t4Nt6WinS4
— • (@Alhamdhulillaah) July 3, 2026
A big holiday
Meanwhile, a large number of Muslim followers celebrated the shooting and wanted to highlight it from several angles.
The most common.
Cristiano Ronaldo has repeated “In the name of God” before.
Free kick against Croatia pic.twitter.com/dQrOowMguS— Trendnews24 |: Trending News (@trendnews_24) July 3, 2026
Confirmed:
Legend Ronaldo said "In the name of God" Before implementing it 😍! pic.twitter.com/wQlFYepsDh
— WHR (@whrumor) July 3, 2026
In the name of God.. In the name of God 😊 pic.twitter.com/pviuTzaqAB
– Ibrahim Fayek – Ibrahim Fayek (@IbrahimFayek) July 3, 2026
In the name of God, in the name of God!!! pic.twitter.com/sAlxbOmH53
– Abu Madrid (@7zlttan) July 2, 2026
Does he convert to Islam?
In turn, a page named Khaled Al-Kuwari wanted Ronaldo to convert to the Islamic religion, as he wrote: “Oh God, guide him to Islam,” while another wrote: “I ask God to guide his heart to Islam.”
O God, guide him to Islam ❤️
Cristiano Ronaldo was captured saying "In the name of God" Before the penalty kick against Croatia in the World Cup… pic.twitter.com/6Rz91SnN73
– Khalid Al Kuwari (@knkuwari) July 3, 2026
🔴"In the name of God"Legend Cristiano Ronaldo repeats the basmalah before scoring his first goal in the knockout round.
"I ask God to guide his heart to Islam" 🤲🏻 ☪️
#Portugal_Croatia pic.twitter.com/6SPTotCQia— Number one🥇 (@4TTTN) July 3, 2026
Not for the first time
On the other hand, an account called “Mustafa” reminded everyone that the shot is not new and that Al-Don was saying “In the name of God” before Roshan fired with his team Al-Nasr in the Saudi Arabian professional league.
Ronaldo chants “In the name of God” with Portugal as he does with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr pic.twitter.com/AI2rasGsPn
— Mostafa (@mostafavet4) July 3, 2026
