da spicy bet: Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a 50-goal season in 2023-24, but he ended it empty-handed at Al-Nassr and has vowed to “come back even stronger”.
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Records still being broken by evergreen forwardShowing no sign of slowing down at 39Determined to get his hands on more silverwareGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Portuguese superstar continues to rewrite the history books at 39 years of age, with the evergreen frontman becoming the highest-scoring player in a single Saudi Pro League campaign – after finding the target on 35 occasions – while also being the first to win Golden Boots in four different countries.
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He did suffer heartache in domestic and continental competition with Al-Nassr, ending in a Kings Cup of Champions final defeat to Al-Hilal, but is showing no sign of slowing down and will be back for more in 2024-25 – after gracing another European Championship with his country.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
Rivals have been warned that Ronaldo intends to take his game to even greater heights, with important lessons being taken by a man that is famed for his relentless work ethic. CR7 has posted on social media as he reflects on the past and looks to the future: “Play, learn, grow, repeat. Thank you all for your support this season. We will come back even stronger!”
WHAT NEXT?
Ronaldo still has one year left to run on his contract at Al-Nassr – which remains the most lucrative in world football – and he has never been one to back down from a challenge, especially as eternal rival Lionel Messi continues to chase down more major honours in the United States with MLS outfit Inter Miami.