I like when people doubt me & then I’m successful, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2023 as the highest goal-scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo added another set of awards to his name at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai before admitting in his acceptance speech that he can be “a little bit boring”.

Ronaldo appeared to be slightly underwhelmed when his name was called and he was revealed to be the winner of the Best Middle East Player award.

Once on stage, Ronaldo said: “I did an amazing season. I have to say thank you to my teammates and my coaches from Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.”

“I never won this trophy… the Best Middle East Player… and Maradona as well. So I will put them with passion in my museum because they are two special ones.

“I am so proud. I have to say thank you to my wife and my kids, they deal with me every day. Sometimes I know I’m a little bit boring but it is my job to be consistent every time.

“Thank you to Globe Soccer for this amazing award.”

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The Portuguese legend praised the Saudi Pro League and said,

“I feel so happy at Al Nassr, it’s great move. Saudi is in a process, it will take long… but step by step they will go to the top level. I think Saudi Pro League will be among top three leagues in the world. People in Saudi will be proud.”

Ronaldo’s retirement is also a topic of interest to many. He has no plans to hang his boots and said,

“At the moment when I finish, I don’t know to be honest. But of course, will be soon, I mean, 10 years more. No, I’m joking. I don’t know, let’s see.”

He also spoke on a wonderful 2023, the year when Cristiano Ronaldo finished as the top-scorer.

“I was the best goalscorer this season, imagine beating young animals like Haaland… I’m proud. And I’ll be 39 soon! I like when people doubt again about me and then I’m successful. I don’t get affected by the criticism.”

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