It is almost a year since Cristiano Ronaldo made his sensational move to Al Nassr. Ever since, he has put up a phenomenal performance for the club, scoring 39 goals in 46 games across all competitions for the club.
Despite securing only one trophy for the club so far, the highly regarded Portuguese player has pledged to achieve more success. Cristiano Ronaldo has made a commitment to stay with the club until he attains a certain record, showcasing his determination to contribute to further victories. Additionally, his outstanding individual performance has earned him a nomination alongside Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for a prestigious award.
Ronaldo vows to secure more than five championships
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a significant commitment to Al Nassr supporters, declaring that he will not consider retiring until he secures at least five titles with the club. The Portuguese superstar, who recently achieved the milestone of 1,200 professional games, demonstrated his enduring prowess in Al-Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Al-Riyadh on Friday, dispelling any notions of slowing down at the age of 38.
The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner has been an exceptional addition to the Al Nassr team. He has scored 39 goals in 46 games across competitions since joining in January. His first trophy for the club came in August, in the Arab Club Champions Cup. And he has claimed to be committed to winning even bigger with the club.
“I will not retire from football until I achieve more than five championships with Al-Nassr Club. They are the greatest fans in the world. And I will never forget them as long as I live.”
This statement highlights the extent to which Cristiano Ronaldo is committed to the Al Nassr cause. Although he has won only one trophy so far, he has made it clear that he isn’t leaving until he’s won four more.
Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for IFFHS award
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) unveiled the nominees for the 2023 World’s Best Player Award yesterday. Among the 25 players listed, one unexpected inclusion is Cristiano Ronaldo.
While there is no questioning the Portuguese captain’s status to secure a spot on this list, what raises eyebrows is the player’s absence of significant silverware. Despite Ronaldo’s contribution to Al Nassr’s victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup earlier this year, it’s worth noting that FIFA does not officially recognize the Arab Champions Cup as a sanctioned competition.
Speaking of silverware, other players have won much more than Cristiano Ronaldo this year, yet they were not even on the list. But speaking of individual records, Ronaldo has scored 49 goals in the 2023 calendar year, competing with talents like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. However, it is not certain that individual accolades are the primary consideration for award eligibility.
In addition to Ronaldo, other prominent names on the list of nominees for the 2023 World’s Best Player Award include Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham. Notable mentions also go to Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane, Lautaro Martinez, and Antoine Griezmann.
