Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is now just enjoying playing football and not hoping to win any individual awards. Because he knows that he does not have much time left.
The 39-year-old star has not officially announced his retirement. From the Portuguese national team and he continues to play for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
When asked about his future, Ronaldo replied: “I just enjoy playing football now. Because I know that I do not have much time left on the pitch.”
On Monday the former Real Madrid and Juventus star scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 win against Qatari side Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League group stage.
“It is not important anymore whether I am the best or not. I no longer care about that,” the Portugal captain said after the match.
“It is good for a player to score goals, but for me it is better for the team to win.
“I am used to breaking records and I no longer look for them. http://ufabet999.app The most important thing for me now is to enjoy and help Al-Nassr and my team-mates to win.”
The attacker has won the Ballon d’Or on five occasions but has not been shortlisted for the 2024 award.
After scoring the 904th goal of his career, Ronaldo pointed to the sky rather than performing his usual goal celebration.
“My goal against Al-Rayyan was different and important because my father would have been happy with it if he was alive, as today [Monday] is his birthday,” he said.
“Being the best player or winning awards does not mean anything to me now.”
“What is important for me now is to enjoy and help the team.”