Cristiano Ronaldo continues to show no signs of slowing down at 40, as the Al Nassr forward gears up for the 2025/26 season with a strong preseason performance and a motivational message to fans.
The Portuguese icon scored in Al Nassr’s 2-1 friendly win over French side Toulouse on July 30 in Austria, where the Saudi side is holding preseason training. Following the match, Ronaldo took to social media with a powerful message: “The hunger never fades. Still work to do and we’re just getting started.”
Ronaldo will now return to familiar territory as Al Nassr heads to Spain for a friendly match against Almeria at the Estadio Mediterraneo on Sunday, August 10. The encounter is seen as a warm-up ahead of their competitive opener in the Saudi Super Cup against arch-rivals Al-Ittihad on August 19.
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Last week, Ronaldo also posted: “It starts now. Eyes on the future. We are all in!”—a rallying cry as the Knights of Najd aim for their first Saudi Pro League title since his arrival.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner recently signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, ending speculation about a possible exit. He has since become more involved in shaping the team’s direction under new head coach Jorge Jesus. The club recently secured the signing of Portuguese forward João Felix from Chelsea, reportedly influenced by Ronaldo himself.
Rumors also suggest that Ronaldo is recommending further signings, including another Chelsea player, Marc Cucurella, as part of the squad-building effort.
With preseason in full swing, fans are eagerly watching to see if Ronaldo can help deliver a historic season for the Saudi club—and by the looks of it, he’s more determined than ever.
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