Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the Saudi Arabian crowd by storm since his arrival in January 2022. He changed the face of football in the Middle Eastern country this summer when big names from Europe followed his footsteps to join the Saudi Pro League. At the age of 38, the Portuguese superstar still amazes his fans on the pitch. However, he has acknowledged that these fun times of scoring almost every game are limited.
Cristiano joined the Saudi Club Al-Nassr in 2022, after a fallout with his former club Manchester United. The 5-times Ballon d’Or winner, at the age of 38, has become the highest-paid player in football history. He signed a $200 million per year contract with the Saudi Arabian club, which will run until 2025. This makes him the highest-paid soccer player in the world, and the highest-paid soccer player of all time.
“I will continue until my legs say, Cristiano it’s finished.” 🥹❤️
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) September 23, 2023
In a post-match interview, the Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly opened up on his retirement plans as he will turn 39 in February 2024. In that video, the interviewer asks about how Ronaldo keeps up his passion for playing soccer even at the age of 38.
Ronaldo was quoted saying that his love for football is still intact, even though he is quite older now. His sole focus is on scoring goals and winning games for his team. He would continue playing, unless and until his legs say, “Cristiano, it’s finished”. The Portuguese international has promised himself to play till the time he’s fit and can give his 100% for his team in every match.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr win 4-3 thriller against Al-Ahli;
Al-Nassr defeated their rivals Al-Ahil in a crunch match on September 22. After two defeats in the opening two games, Al-Nassr have won their last five and are now in fifth place, just three points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scorings for Al-Nassr delivering a vintage Ronaldo strike into the far corner amidst the smoke from fan flares.
BIG GAME PLAYER CRISTIANO RONALDO !!!!!!
ANOTHER GOAL WITH HIS WEAK FOOT !!!!!!
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 22, 2023
Ronaldo’s goal set the tone for a dominant first half by the Saudi Pro League side, with Talisca adding a second goal just 17 minutes into the game. In the 52nd minute, Ronaldo again etched his name in the scoresheets as he scored a goal from his weak foot into the bottom left corner from outside the box.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not getting old. 😤🔥 pic.twitter.com/K8lQnEzXks
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) September 22, 2023
After a display of disappointing performance in the first two games, Al-Nassr have been on a rampage since then. Cristiano has played a major part in this as he has scored 9 goals and assisted 4 goals in their last 6 games. Al-Nassr are set to take on Ohod next in their Kings Cup Of Champions match on September 25.
