• Crans-Montana (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:38:12 | Bodies of four Swiss victims of bar fire tragedy, including two minors, identified: police

  • Madrid (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:37:00 | Spain offers to mediate for 'peaceful solution' in Venezuela

  • Tehran (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:34:00 | Iran's Khamenei says protesters' economic demands 'fair'

  • Washington (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:31:20 | US senator quotes Rubio saying no more Venezuela strikes

  • Moscow (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:22:52 | Russia condemns US military action in Venezuela

  • Caracas (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:19:58 | Venezuela demands US provide 'proof of life' of Maduro

  • Caracas (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:13:59 | Venezuela accuses US of bombing residential areas

  • Washington (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:13:02 | US State Dept deputy chief declares 'new dawn' for Venezuela

  • Bogotá (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 11:11:29 | Colombian president says troops deployed to Venezuela border after US attacks

  • West Palm Beach (AFP) | 03/01/2026 - 10:32:45 | Trump says Maduro 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela

The untouchable Ronaldo

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The scene

Champions League quarter-final first leg, Real Madrid at Juventus, Turin. With one goal already to his name, Ronaldo scores a second, a remarkable overhead 'bicycle' kick.

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The action

The Portuguese striker's shot, taken with the ball 2.35 metres in the air and with his back to goal, is pure theatrical perfection from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

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AFP's plan

"AFP deployed four photographers at the stadium, capturing the magic moment in nano-second perfection. 
The photo went viral and hit front pages on five continents. 
The picture was downloaded more than 400 times in a few days on AFP Forum."  

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The legend

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