Cristiano Ronaldo vows to ‘come back even stronger’ after 50-goal season – with trophyless 2023-24 campaign ending in tears for Al-Nassr superstar

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a 50-goal season in 2023-24, but he ended it empty-handed at Al-Nassr and has vowed to “come back even stronger”.

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• Records still being broken by evergreen forward
• Showing no sign of slowing down at 39
• Determined to get his hands on more silverware

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Portuguese superstar continues to rewrite the history books at 39 years of age, with the evergreen frontman becoming the highest-scoring player in a single Saudi Pro League campaign – after finding the target on 35 occasions – while also being the first to win Golden Boots in four different countries.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He did suffer heartache in domestic and continental competition with Al-Nassr, ending in a Kings Cup of Champions final defeat to Al-Hilal, but is showing no sign of slowing down and will be back for more in 2024-25 – after gracing another European Championship with his country.

• WHAT RONALDO SAID

  Rivals have been warned that Ronaldo intends to take his game to even greater heights, with important lessons being taken by a man that is famed for his relentless work ethic. CR7 has posted on social media as he reflects on the past and looks to the future: “Play, learn, grow, repeat. Thank you all for your support this season. We will come back even stronger!”

• WHAT NEXT?

  Ronaldo still has one year left to run on his contract at Al-Nassr – which remains the most lucrative in world football – and he has never been one to back down from a challenge, especially as eternal rival Lionel Messi continues to chase down more major honours in the United States with MLS outfit Inter Miami.