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Cristiano Ronaldo still 'brightens up every game' & scores 'amazing goals' as 40-year-old Al-Nassr star earns praise from fellow Portuguese in Saudi Pro League

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<p>Five-time Ballon d’Or winner <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-declares-himself-goat-ahead-lionel-messi-diego-maradona-pele-al-nassr-critics-lying/blt9887b0464a57622c" target="_blank">Ronaldo has earned all-time great status</a> as a result of his ability to illuminate almost any contest that he graces. A remarkable career has taken him from Sporting to Saudi Arabia via Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>At 40 years of age, CR7 is showing no sign of slowing down. He has hit 32 goals through 36 appearances for Al-Nassr this season and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">continues to chase down 1,000 in total</a> before any thought is given to retirement.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Fellow Portuguese Paulo Sergio, who is also in the Saudi Pro League as manager of Al-Okhdood, remains in awe of Ronaldo. He has told <a href="https://www.lusa.pt/desporto/article/2025-04-20/44805413/treinador-paulo-s%C3%A9rgio-revela-que-teve-convites-da-i-liga-ap%C3%B3s-deixar-portimonense " target="_blank"><em>Lusa</em></a>: “Cristiano is a flag bearer for the championship. He drives all the marketing around this league, gives it a lot of visibility and continues to score amazing goals and brighten up every game he takes part in.”</p>

WHAT PAULO SERGIO SAID

<p>Ronaldo helped to break down barriers when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/anybody-tell-stat-padding-goat-cristiano-ronaldo-not-taking-him-al-nassr-superstar-set-own-end-date-portugal/bltd15334e56ee7637d" target="_blank">moving to the Middle East in 2023</a>, with Paulo Sergio impressed with how quickly the Saudi league has developed since his previous stint with Al Taawoun in 2019. He added: “At the time, it was already a championship with a lot of good players. Now, with permission to play with eight foreigners and with a very strong investment in football, it is a well thought out and structured project. Top-notch players are coming here, who would certainly be playing in the best championships in Europe.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ronaldo has been joined in Saudi Arabia by a number of other household names, but he remains the biggest draw for fans. The expectation is that an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-agrees-extend-al-nassr-contract-neymar-al-hilal-highest-paid-player-football-history/blt6f4903f86d02e6b5" target="_blank">extension will soon be agreed to his record-breaking contract</a>, which is due to expire this summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

Cristiano Ronaldo still 'brightens up every game' & scores 'amazing goals' as 40-year-old Al-Nassr star earns praise from fellow Portuguese in Saudi Pro League | Goal.com

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues to &quot;brighten up every game&quot; and remains capable of scoring &quot;amazing goals&quot;, claims Paulo Sergio.

Cristiano Ronaldo still &apos;brightens up every game&apos; &amp; scores &apos;amazing goals&apos; as 40-year-old Al-Nassr star earns praise from fellow Portuguese in Saudi Pro League

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