Ronaldo is still number 1

Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his contract with Al Nassr until 2027, at the age of 42. A record contract not only in terms of money, but also affirms: CR7's desire to win has never faltered.

Ronaldo still plays well, even though he is 40 years old.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Al Nassr until 2027 - the time when he will turn 42. In an increasingly pragmatic football world , where players over 30 are considered "out of date", Ronaldo's decision to continue playing at the top level is the clearest proof of the difference between a star and an icon.

And for Saudi Arabia specifically, this is not just about football – it is a national deal.

It is no coincidence that the negotiations between Ronaldo and Al Nassr lasted for a long time, and at times seemed to have broken down. CR7 is not only a striker, but also a global brand, a magnet for media, sponsorship and the attention of fans around the world.

Keeping him is therefore not simply a club story. It is an important part of the "sportswashing" strategy - using sport to build a national image - that Saudi Arabia is pursuing vigorously.

The deal that has just been announced not only gives Ronaldo a record-breaking salary – around €289 million per season – but also gives him real power within the club. From being a strategic advisor on personnel decisions, to having a say in the selection of the coach, the contract makes CR7 part of the power structure at Al Nassr.

Recent changes at the top - the departure of coach Pioli, the possibility of parting ways with sporting director Hierro, or the dismissal of CEO Majed Jaman Alsorour - are all indirectly influenced by the Portuguese star.

He has just renewed his contract with Al Nassr.

But behind the hundreds of millions of euros, the new contract is also an affirmation of Ronaldo's never-ending desire to conquer. He did not come to Saudi Arabia just to retire. The proof is that the disagreements that arose during the negotiation process were all related to professional factors - specifically the request to upgrade the squad and build a team capable of competing for titles.

Ronaldo does not accept defeat. He is used to winning, from Man United, Real Madrid, Juventus to the Portuguese national team. And in Saudi Arabia, he does not want to be left out of the big game.

It was no coincidence that he hinted at parting ways with Al Nassr with a meaningful status on social media in May: “This chapter ends. The story continues. Thank you all.”

Not only did it spark rumors of his retirement, it also prompted Saudi Arabia’s leadership to immediately take action. A series of major clubs in Asia and South America spoke up, from River Plate, Al Ahly to “big rival” Al Hilal - a team that Ronaldo never even considered because of internal competition. Finally, Saudi Arabia’s top leaders personally stepped in to ensure CR7 stayed - as a “strategic asset” that could not be lost.

What's special is that Ronaldo doesn't just receive money. He is said to own 15% of Al Nassr's shares - a move that turns him from a player into a shareholder. In addition to the basic salary, the contract also includes a series of additional clauses: 5 million euros if he wins the Golden Boot, 10 million euros if he wins the domestic championship, 7.5 million if he wins the Asian Champions League. Each goal, each title now carries not only honorary value, but also millions of euros added to his already huge assets.

Ronaldo still has many goals to conquer.

But above all, Ronaldo still has three big goals: winning the title with Al Nassr, conquering the 2026 World Cup with Portugal, and becoming the first player in history to score 1,000 official goals. That challenge is not easy, especially at the age of 40. But if anyone has the ability to make the impossible a reality, it is Cristiano Ronaldo.

From Madeira to Madrid, from Turin to Riyadh, Ronaldo's journey has never been an easy one. But what's special is that he continues to write his life story with determination, willpower and an unwavering belief in his own worth.

At an age when many have retired, CR7 still runs, still scores, still conquers. Because for him, time is not an enemy - it is just another test that he will pass, as he always has.

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-van-la-so-1-post1564470.html