Cristiano Ronaldo once again missed the opportunity to win major trophies in Saudi Arabia. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The Portuguese footballer, who played for the "Al-Nasr" team for two and a half years, only managed to win the Arab Champions Cup, but this trophy is not considered one of the most prestigious awards in Asia. The "Euro-Football.Ru" network publication analyzed Ronaldo's difficulties in winning trophies in Saudi Arabia.
Defeat to "Al-Ahli" in the penalty shootout in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup final marked the eleventh failure for "Al-Nasr" and Ronaldo in securing major trophies. The Portuguese player and his team also failed to achieve victory in major tournaments such as the National Cup, Saudi Championship, and Asian Champions League.
Perhaps the main reason for these failures is the lack of players in the team. Despite the efforts of the 40-year-old experienced footballer, his teammates have been unable to support him.
For this reason, "Al-Nasr" spent 56 million euros on new players during the summer, with the majority, 55 million euros, going towards transfers of players like Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman. The increase in the number of Portuguese players is helping to improve the morale of Ronaldo and the club.
The second important factor is motivation. On television broadcasts, Ronaldo can be seen giving his all on the field, but how important are the trophies in Saudi Arabia to him?
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has won all prestigious national championships and cups, as well as the Champions League five times. Now he wants to enjoy life.
Financially secure, earning significant income through off-field contracts, and able to gift a five-million-dollar ring to his future wife, it is difficult for him to find strong motivation to win on Saudi fields.
The third aspect is that Ronaldo prioritizes personal records over team achievements. During his career, he has had the opportunity to play the most matches and score over a thousand goals.
Sometimes he tries to keep the ball to himself, causing the team to lose points. Yes, he is the club's top scorer and ranks high in the league, but this very situation is hindering "Al-Nasr" from becoming a leader in the Saudi Super League.
As competition in attack intensifies, this situation may become a negative factor for the club. Cristiano Ronaldo does not intend to end his career.
Despite his age, he is in excellent physical condition and will continue to fight for new records with his character. Perhaps in the near future, "Al-Nasr" will win a trophy with his help.
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has won the Champions League five times, the Club World Cup four times, the English Championship three times, the Spanish and Italian championships twice each, and has also won the English, Spanish, and Italian cups. His achievements hold a special place in the history of world football.
