Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be boast an “endless skillset”, with Al-Nassr looking to the Portuguese for inspiration in another trophy bid.
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Portuguese icon still going strong at 39Has broken through the 40-goal barrier againDetermined to get his hands on more medalsGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The Saudi Pro League outfit will be in Saudi Super Cup action on Monday when taking on domestic rivals Al-Hilal. That semi-final showdown has plenty riding on it, with two ambitious clubs determined to earn another shot at landing major silverware.
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Ronaldo has grown accustomed to collecting winners’ medals on a regular basis over the course of his illustrious career, and will be hoping for more of the same in 2024. He remains a talismanic presence for Al-Nassr and an on-field leader at 39 years of age.
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Ahead of a crunch clash with Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr have been quick to talk up the “endless” qualities of their evergreen No.7, who is showing no sign of slowing down in the current campaign. Ronaldo has plundered 42 goals through as many appearances this season.
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CR7 will need to step up again if the Super Cup is to remain in Al-Nassr’s sights, with Al-Hilal set to present the toughest of tests. The Saudi Pro League leaders boast the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic within their star-studded ranks.