‘New season, same goal’ – Secrets to Cristiano Ronaldo’s success as record-shattering Al-Nassr superstar launches more trophy bids at 39 years of age

Cristiano Ronaldo is not slowing down at 39, with the Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar revealing the secrets behind his record-shattering success.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to rewrite the history books after two decades at the peak of his powers, and there is no sign of him hanging up his boots any time soon. Ronaldo has already been among the goals since rejoining his club employers in Saudi Arabia.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
He has helped to book a Super Cup final date, with painful memories of a goalless Euro 2024 campaign being pushed to the back of his mind. Ronaldo has never been one to dwell on the past, with future improvement forever in his sights.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
That remains the case in 2024-25, with the evergreen frontman sending a bold “new season, same goal” message on social media. Ronaldo has revealed that the “sleep, strain and recover” process is central to the unworldly exploits that he is able to produce on the football field.

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WHAT NEXT?
Ronaldo will turn 40 in February, but he is being tipped to play on for some time yet and takes as much pride and delight in delivering talismanic performances at this stage of his career as he has ever done. Opposition defences, with club and country, have been warned.

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