Cristiano Ronaldo has come to a realization that the problem at Al Nassr lies with himself, and he plans to request a one-month break.

With Batistuta as the legendary striker before him and Ronaldo as the fierce warrior behind. It can be said that Ronaldo is the most fiercely competitive player in football, and this determination has made him one of the top two active superstars. Yet, everything shifted in the winter of 2022 when Messi guided Argentina to World Cup victory, while Ronaldo’s Portugal suffered a stunning exit against Morocco. From that point, Ronaldo seemed consumed by obsession, prioritizing his scoring stats in every game. Since leaving the top five European leagues, Ronaldo has been with Al Nassr for four seasons, scoring prolifically but still without a title. When Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, they were leaders in the Saudi Pro League, but they have yet to win a trophy. So, what exactly is the issue with Al Nassr? Perhaps at the age of forty, Ronaldo has finally had an epiphany and realized that the problem with Al Nassr is actually himself.

Recently, Saudi journalist Saud Salami revealed on a program: Ronaldo believes he might be the problem for Al Nassr and is considering taking a month off to see what changes the team undergoes and how it will develop afterward.

In fact, everyone knows that the issue at Al Nassr is Ronaldo himself, and the Portuguese star is aware of it too. The team’s offense revolves around Ronaldo, but at 40 years old, he mostly plays standing still, touching the ball only a handful of times per match. Yet, he retains unlimited shooting rights, with teammates still sending long balls to him despite frequent offsides by over ten meters. The team’s attacking tactics have completely changed. No superstar can escape the effects of aging, and Ronaldo is no exception. Nowadays, his play is driven by the pursuit of “a thousand goals,” which has robbed him of the joy of playing. Any slight contact in the penalty area results in a penalty, or even if there’s no contact, a penalty is still awarded. It’s no longer football but more like a theatrical contest. Luckily, Ronaldo has had a timely realization, acknowledging that he himself is the problem at Al Nassr. Taking a month off to observe might be beneficial for both Ronaldo and Al Nassr, and possibly for the Portuguese national team as well. What is your opinion on this?