Beiqing: For Cristiano Ronaldo, Setting Records is More Important Than Winning Titles

In the second round match of the Saudi League that concluded in the early hours of today, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Fayha 4-1 away from home. In the game, Ronaldo scored with a free-kick, marking his 899th career goal, just one goal shy of reaching 900. Today, Beiqing Sports also published an article discussing Ronaldo.

Beiqing Sports wrote: After concluding his journey at the European Championship, Ronaldo adjusted his physical condition and quickly immersed himself in preparations for the new season. Although the intensity of the Saudi league cannot compare with the top five leagues in Europe, maintaining a high level of competitive form over a long period remains no easy feat. However, in terms of self-discipline, Ronaldo serves as a model for the global sports community. Despite approaching his forties, he still holds himself to high standards, and his professional attitude is commendable.

It is precisely because of his excellent training foundation that the “President” has had good fortune on the field since the start of the new season. He has scored in all four matches of the season so far. The goal in this match was his 64th direct free-kick goal in his career. Currently, he ranks 7th in the football history books for free-kick goals, trailing only one goal behind Messi. At the top of this list is former Brazilian international and free-kick specialist Juninho, and Ronaldo will need to continue working hard to surpass his record of 77 goals.

Additionally, this goal marked the 899th goal of the “President’s” career. Over the next half month, Ronaldo will join his national team for the new UEFA Nations League matches. According to the schedule, Portugal will face Croatia and Scotland on September 6th and 9th, respectively. If all goes well, his milestone 900th goal could be achieved in one of these two matches.

Notably, as a powerhouse in the Saudi league and also a local rival of Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal officially announced the signing of Manchester City defender Cancelo in the early morning of the 28th, further widening the gap between the two teams. It’s worth noting that last season, Al-Hilal won the league title by a margin of 14 points despite the absence of Neymar. However, for the current Ronaldo, winning titles is not the sole objective; continuing his football journey and setting more records may be more realistic and important than winning trophies.