Cristiano Ronaldo recites Bismillah before penalty vs Croatia
Portugal secured a 2-1 victory against Croatia to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Star forward Cristiano Ronaldo drew significant attention by reciting Bismillah before stepping up to take a penalty.
This gesture by the legendary striker quickly became a trending topic across global social media platforms.
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