- Portuguese icon still going strong at 39
- Continues to work hard off the field
- Assured of standing among all-time greats
WHAT HAPPENED?
Said routine has certainly become the most memorable of the modern era, with stars from a wide variety of sports taking to emulating five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo when finding themselves in a position to celebrate.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The famous jump, twist and shout will forever be synonymous with CR7, but they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Ronaldo is not about to pack that celebration away any time soon, with goals continuing to flow for him in Saudi Arabia at 39 years of age.
DID YOU KNOW?
Just the greatest celebration in football history🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/0deABi00Mm
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) May 26, 2024
The Portuguese’s relentless work ethic is keeping him at the peak of his powers, with Ronaldo even breaking out the odd ‘Siuuu’ routine in training – leading Al-Nassr to suggest that he has become the GOAT in all departments.
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Ronaldo has registered 48 goals for Al-Nassr this season, leading to reports that he could be offered a contract extension that takes him well beyond his 40th birthday, and he still has silverware in his sights with the King Cup of Champions final and Euro 2024 fast approaching.
