I don't care about individual records anymore, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, at the age of 39, emphasizes his commitment to being an exemplary team player at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, rather than pursuing additional individual honors as he approaches the latter stages of his career.

The forward, a five-time Ballon d'Or recipient, contributed to Al Nassr's 2-1 victory against Qatar's Al Rayyan in their AFC Champions League Group B match on Monday.

This victory marked the club's fourth consecutive win across all competitions under the guidance of new coach Stefano Pioli, who took over from Luis Castro last month.

Ronaldo remarked during a press conference, "It was a challenging and intense match, as is typical in the AFC Champions League. However, the key takeaway is that we created numerous opportunities and defended effectively to limit the opponent's chances."

He further stated, "Whether I am considered the best or not is no longer significant to me. While scoring goals is beneficial for a player, my priority is the team's success."

Ronaldo acknowledged his history of breaking records but expressed that he is no longer in pursuit of them. "What matters most to me now is to enjoy the game and assist Al Nassr and my teammates in achieving victory."

Last May, he set the record for the most goals in a single season in the Saudi Pro League, netting 35 goals.

Additionally, the Portugal captain reached his 901st career goal in a 2-1 victory over Scotland in the Nations League last month.

Reflecting on his recent goal against Al Rayyan, he noted, "That goal held special significance for me, as my father would have been proud if he were alive today, especially since it is his birthday."