Video: Ronaldo appears to say ‘Bismillah’ before penalty

In a recent match, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to invoke the Islamic phrase 'Bismillah'—meaning In the name of God—before taking a penalty kick, according to Al Jazeera. The moment was caught on video, offering a glimpse of the athlete's personal faith during play.

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