No longer chasing individual records, Ronaldo’s focus is now on the team

Jeddah, Beritasatu.com – Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he is now focused on being part of the team at the Al-Nassr club rather than chasing individual records in the twilight of his career.

The 39-year-old Portuguese national team striker, who has won the Ballon d’Or award five times, scored a goal in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 win over Al-Rayyan from Qatar in the Asian Champions League match in group B, on Monday (30/9/ 2024).

This result means Al-Nassr have won four times in a row in all competitions under new coach Stefano Pioli, who replaced Luis Castro last month.

“It was a strong and difficult match like all matches in the Asian Champions League, but the most important thing is that we created a lot of chances and defended well to prevent the opponent from creating easy chances,” Ronaldo said in a press conference.

“It doesn’t matter anymore whether I’m the best or not. I don’t care anymore. Scoring goals is good for a player, but for me, it’s better for the team to win. I’m used to breaking records and I don’t look for them any more. What’s important to me is “Now is to enjoy and help Al-Nassr and my teammates win,” stressed Ronaldo.

However, CR7, nicknamed Ronaldo, is still the top scorer in one season in the 2023/2024 Saudi Pro League with 35 goals.

The Portugal national team captain also scored his 901st career goal in a 2-1 win over Scotland in the UEFA Nations League last month.

“My goal against Al-Rayyan was different and important because my father would have been happy with that goal if he were still alive. Because it coincided with his birthday,” added the former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United striker.