The Portuguese star's stunning 30-yard set-piece in Manchester United's triumphal win over Portsmouth struck a disabled man who then walked again for the first time in 20 years.
Alfie Nobble who lost the use of both legs in a twenty-four hour binge drinking session over 20 years ago said:
"It's a miracle. Comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and Christ are justified."
As news of the miracle goal reached the Vatican, the Pope described it as one of the finest moments in the history of the western world and said that Ronaldo was a really good bloke.
Sections of the ball struck by the great Ronaldo, a Nike Total 90 Aerow II Hi-Vis ball with six-Wing carbon latex bladder, will be available from the Manchester United shop for distribution to missions in Africa.
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