Iconic former Manchester United and Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that individual awards, such as the Ballon d’Or, are no longer a priority for him.
At 39, the Al Nassr striker has decided to concentrate on his team and savor the last years of his career in Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo no longer chases personal glory
During a recent press conference, after Al Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League, he shared his current mindset, choosing to focus more on the success of the team than on personal glory.
Reflecting on his legendary career, CR7 noted that breaking records no longer motivated him, stating: “ It’s no longer important whether I’m the best or not, it doesn’t matter to me anymore.
I’m used to breaking records, and I’m not chasing them anymore. The most important thing for me now is to enjoy and help Al Nassr and my teammates win ».
Ronaldo also shared a personal moment from the match against Al Rayyan, where he scored a crucial goal for Al Nassr, but also for personal reasons.
« My goal against Al Rayyan was different and important because my father would have been happy to see me do it if he was alive because it’s his birthday », Revealed the footballer.
Ronaldo focused on ending his career on a high note
As the Portuguese enters the twilight of his career, his focus on team success and emotional connection to its performances show a player still passionate about the game, but less concerned with chasing individual accolades like the Ballon d ‘Gold.
With 901 career goals and a record 35 goals in a single Saudi Pro League season, Cristiano Ronaldo has little left to prove on the pitch.
The Portuguese star was a league champion in Spain with Real Madrid, in England with Manchester United and in Italy with Juventus, while also being a European and UEFA Nations League champion with Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has also won the Ballon d’Or 5 times, while also winning 4 European Golden Boots. However, he now remains determined to contribute to his team’s success.
