On Saturday he did two goals in a 3-0 win Al Nassr via Al Okhdood for the Saudi Arabia Pro League. The career of Cristiano Ronaldo, which will be in February 41 years old, It is no longer just measured by the sum of the goals, but by those that are discounted to achieve the goal symbolic number of 1000. It stands out so much that you need it 956 as if they were missing 44 for this milestone.
This countdown is one of the great motivations of the Portuguese, who is a competitor by nature, as he emphasized this Sunday after winning the Globe Soccer Award for the best soccer player in the Middle East: “It’s hard to keep playing, but I still have the passion for it. No matter where I play, in the Middle East or Europe, I want to win more and more trophies and reach the number that everyone knows. I’m sure I can do it if there are no injuries. Enjoy the night and Happy New Year.”
Cristiano closes 2025 with his presence at Al Nassr and the Portuguese national team 40 goals. After 24 years in professional sport, since his debut with Sporting Lisbon in 2002, his points average is 39.83 points per year. Already a veteran, he retains a valuable quotient: in the last decade he has had only one year of low effectiveness, in 2022, with only 16 goals between his obscure return to Manchester United and the disappointment at the World Cup in Qatar, where he came off the bench in the last two games.
If he maintains the regularity that he shows in front of goal, he should celebrate 1,000 goals at the end of 2026 or in the first months of 2027, provided that the injuries are respected, as he was responsible for making clear. One should not assume anything else. Throughout his career, Cristiano stood out for taking care of his body with strict exercise, rest and feeding routines. The anecdote he once told went down in history Patrice Evra Former Manchester United teammate: “I don’t recommend eating at Cristiano’s as a guest. There is only chicken, salads and water. He is a machine that never breaks away from football.”
Cristiano received an award for which Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad), Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) and Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal) were also nominated. He had already won it six times before, albeit in the open category, which also included the European leagues. Since he joined Saudi football, the “Best Footballer in the Middle East” category was created.
Rumor has it that the Globe Soccer Awards are awards made specifically for Cristiano Ronaldo as he was behind their creation. Jorge Mendes, Representative of CR7, who, not coincidentally, has won the Best Agent award nine times in the last 10 years. The current general director of the event is Tommaso Bendoni
Between 2011 and 2015 he was one of the main sponsors of the Globe Soccer Awards CR7 underwear (Inner clothing of the striker). Organized by Dubai Sports Council. No further information is available about the jury that will cast the vote, in which the public can also participate after payments between two and 50 dollars. Cristiano Ronaldo’s favoritism is also reflected in the fact that he was almost always considered a relegated player Lionel Messi, distinguished only once, in 2015, when he won the treble with Barcelona (Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey). He attracted a lot of attention in 2012, when Messi reached the record of 91 goals, the award went to the Colombian Radamel Falcao, Europa League champions with Diego Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid.
How it happened to him Ballon d’Or and The Best, Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint Germain) received the award as the best footballer of the season. He won in a category that also included Kylian Mbappé, Raphinha, Vitinha and Lamine Yamal.
Yamal was awarded the prize Diego Maradona, This highlights talent and skill in ball control. The Barcelona striker received a statuette depicting Diego in one of his classic moves to start the race.
Yamal, who attended the 2024 ceremony, said after receiving the award: “I think last year I was the kid who just arrived and Now I’m under pressure to be an important player. Thank God it went well.” Barcelona’s number 10 long ago admitted that his role model is Neymar, whom he considers an idol. When asked if he was capable of having a career like that of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is 22 years older than him, he replied: “It’s better not to compare yourself to anyone. Players like Cristiano are what they are by not comparing themselves to anyone and wanting to be themselves.”
The difference Athletic improvement it was for Paul Pogba who returned to football after completing a 18 month ban for doping. After leaving Juventus and signing a contract with Monaco, he played his first minutes in November. The 2018 World Cup winner with France expressed some warm words on stage: “It’s been a long road, I had difficulties and I moved forward. The people who were always there for me were important.” My children have helped me smile in the most difficult times. Thanks to Monaco for believing in me and thanks to everyone who wrote to me. My return was really nice.”.
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