The 41-year-old Portuguese star reached 970 career goals and is increasingly close to achieving the Saudi title that has eluded him since his arrival in Asia. Cristiano Ronaldo also admits that the end of his career is near.
Cristiano Ronaldo was decisive again on Wednesday, scoring one of Al Nassr’s goals in their 2-0 victory against Al Ahli, in a match of the 30th round of the Saudi League, bringing the title ever closer. In statements to Canal GOAT, immediately after the final whistle, the 40-year-old Portuguese star highlighted the difficulties experienced in the Saudi championship and admitted that the end of his career is getting closer, coincidentally on the night he raised his goal tally to 970.
“The fight will go on until the end. This league has been difficult, not only on but also off the field. We know the power that the other teams have, but I will have the opportunity to speak at the end of the season. The most important thing is that the team played well, fought well, and scored two goals in the second half. We are on the right track,” CR7 began, before being confronted with the magnitude of his legacy.
“For me, it’s a source of pride. Not only for this current generation, but also the previous one and the one that is being born. It’s about enjoying it day by day, game by game, year by year… The end of my career is approaching. That’s a fact. The career I’ve had and continue to have is brilliant, and the most important thing is to win. We want to win this league,” Cristiano Ronaldo pointed out.
Controversial game and exchange of messages
CR7’s statements included a message after a very contentious game that ended in an atmosphere of total confusion. In another flash interview, this time with Thmanyah Sports, the Portuguese star promised to “put his finger on the wound” after the end of the championship, criticizing opponents who resort to social media to criticize referees.
“Everyone complains… This is football, not a war. We know we have to fight and everyone wants to win, but you can’t allow everything. I’ll have time to talk at the end of the season because I’ve seen some very bad things. Many players complaining on Facebook and Instagram,” he criticized.
“It’s not good. It shouldn’t be the objective of this League. We have to be an example here and in the rest of the world. We want to compete with European leagues, but like this… We should stop, analyze and talk to the SPL [league organizer]. For me, this isn’t football,” CR7 said.
