Ronaldo continues his previous relationship, Saudi Arabia wins and keeps people successful, and the World Cup may end in the future

He once again broke the doubts with his actions.

When the outside world was speculating whether Ronaldo would leave the team on loan for the 2025 Club World Cup, and even hung up his boots in advance, the legendary Portuguese star chose to stay. According to Romano, Ronaldo is about to complete a contract renewal with Riyadh, and the two sides are finalizing the details of the 1+1 contract. This contract is very likely to allow him to play until he is 41 years old and decide whether to retire after the 2026 World Cup.

Since joining Riyadh in 2023, Ronaldo has played 105 games for the team, contributing 93 goals and 19 assists. Not only has he conquered the Saudi league with data, but he has once again proved that he is still at the top level.

In the eyes of many people, Saudi Arabia is the place where Ronaldo "super retirement", but he rewritten the history of this land with his highlights.

In the 2023-24 season, Ronaldo is still one of the most threatening players of Saudi Arabia. Although the team failed to win the championship, he supported the team's offense with extremely high stability. His training attitude and passion for the game have even affected the entire club management system. From the youth training system to the introduction of foreign aid, Riyadh victory has reshaped him all around him.

Leaving Ronaldo not only retained a top scorer, but also held the symbolic banner of Saudi Arabia's globalization strategy in the past two years.

Since Ronaldo joined in early 2023, Saudi United has quickly become the focus of global football, not only ushering in superstars such as Mane, Benzema, Neymar, but also promoting the rise of Saudi football's voice in international competitions. Behind every interview, every game, and every celebration action of Ronaldo is the focus of Saudi Arabia's image building.

If Ronaldo really leaves, it will be a heavy blow to the Saudi Sports Bureau, Riyadh victory and even the entire league. Therefore, it is almost inevitable that both parties will reach a renewal when his contract is about to expire.

Behind this "1+1" contract extension contract, there is another deep meaning hidden.

According to Saudi media, Ronaldo hopes to decide to stay or stay after the 2026 World Cup, and this is his last ambitious goal in his career.

It is almost impossible for ordinary players to play in the World Cup at the age of 40. But for Ronaldo, everything is in the plan. From his lifestyle to his career planning, he seems clear and extremely self-disciplined. He publicly stated many years ago: "I want to represent Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, and then decide whether to hang up the boots." The current contract renewal is to open another door for the dream and add another end point to the legend.

For the victory of Riyadh, leaving Ronaldo behind is not just a maximization of economic interests. Even if Ronaldo's annual salary is as high as 200 million euros, the club is still willing to bear it because the exposure, commercial sponsorship, ticket revenue and brand value he brings to the team is irreplaceable to any player.

More importantly, Ronaldo's role as a leader in the team is irreplaceable. Whether it is the integration of new players or the growth of young players, he has almost assumed the responsibility of half of the head coach. He is not the kind of star who speaks only by relying on data, but a role model who truly carves professional spirit into his bones and passes it on to every teammate.

It is worth noting that Ronaldo did not completely deny the rumors of the "Football World Cup short contract", but chose to postpone the plan. He will make decisions based on his own status, national team tasks and World Cup arrangements, and then he may usher in a real farewell moment.

From Manchester United to Real Madrid, from Juventus to Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has never stayed in his comfort zone. He constantly challenged himself and refreshed the outside world's imagination of age and competitive state again and again. He used his feet to prove what "reverse growth" is and what "persistence to the end".

Even at the age of 41, he still runs faster, jumps higher and goes much more than many young players.

This point is not only a victory of physical fitness, but also a peak manifestation of willpower and self-discipline. His continued battle in Saudi Arabia is to persist in his mission and to his fans, leagues, teams and countries.

Ronaldo's story has not yet been completed, and his World Cup plan is still continuing. His next goal is to create another incredible highlight moment on the green field of Saudi Arabia.