Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that individual accolades, such as Ballon d’Or, are no longer a priority as he approaches the final years of his career.
The 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward, known for his legendary stints at Manchester United and real Madrid, shared his shift in focus during a press conference following Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League.
Ronaldo explained that breaking records no longer motivates him, “It is not important anymore whether I am the best or not, I no longer care about that.
“I am used to breaking records, and I no longer look for them. The most important thing for me now is to enjoy and help Al Nassr and my teammates to win,” he said.
The Portuguese icon also touched on a personal moment during the match where his goal held special significance. “My goal against Al Rayyan was different and important because my father would have been happy with it if he was alive, as today [yesterday] is his birthday,” Ronaldo shared.
With 901 career goals and record-setting season in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has little left to prove individually. Ronaldo has won league titles in Spain, England, and Italy, and lifted international trophies with Portugal, including the European Championship and UEFA Nations League.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and four-time European Golden Boot recipient, is now firmly focused on team success over personal glory as he nears the end of his illustrious career.
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