Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, the global football icon and captain of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr club, expressed his great happiness and pride after being crowned the best player in the Middle East, during the prestigious Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai, amidst the presence of a select group of the brightest sports stars around the world.
In his remarks following the award ceremony, the "Madeira Rocket" affirmed that his passion for football remains as intense as it was in his early days, emphasizing that age is just a number to him and that his ambition to break records knows no bounds. Ronaldo indicated that his move to the Saudi League was not merely a temporary stop, but a new challenge through which he proved his ability to perform and compete in a rapidly evolving football environment.
The dream of 1000 goals... the biggest challenge
Speaking about his future, Ronaldo surprised many by revealing his next personal goal, saying, "I want to reach the number you all know about, which is scoring 1,000 career goals." The Portuguese star added clearly and realistically, "But this historic achievement will only be possible under one condition: that I stay injury-free." This statement confirms the all-time leading scorer's determination to continue playing for years to come, striving to reach a phenomenal milestone that has never been officially documented with such precision in the modern era.
Ronaldo's impact and the future of the Saudi League
This accolade is particularly significant as it comes after an exceptional year for Ronaldo with Al-Nassr, where he topped the list of the world's top scorers last year, surpassing younger strikers like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. This achievement reflects the rigorous physical and mental discipline the Portuguese star maintains to stay in top form at the age of 39.
The Al-Nassr captain also expressed his pride in being present at this global event, emphasizing his delight at meeting his fellow club presidents, coaches, and players, describing the evening as "great." Ronaldo's presence at such events, representing a Saudi club, is strong evidence of the qualitative leap that sports are witnessing in Saudi Arabia and their growing influence on the international football scene.
Ronaldo concluded his speech with his usual touch of loyalty, thanking his family, his children, and his partner Georgina Rodriguez, appreciating their continued support, which he considers the main pillar for his continued presence on the field and achieving successive accomplishments despite all the challenges and pressures that a player of his stature faces.
