Ronaldo, one of the world’s most celebrated footballers, described his adaptation to Saudi Arabia as "not too difficult" and highlighted his enthusiasm for the country’s attractions. He spoke fondly about the Red Sea, which he referred to as his “second home” and praised its stunning qualities

Speaking to Portuguese television channel Now, Ronaldo shared his thoughts on his future. “I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al-Nassr,” he said. "I'm happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I'm happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue"

The highly anticipated clash at the King Saud University Stadium, which was set to be a showcase of Saudi football’s growing prominence, instead turned into a dramatic illustration of the intense rivalry between Ronaldo and Al-Hilal

The match concluded 1-1 after extra time, but Al Hilal triumphed 5-4 on penalties, sealing a league and cup double. The thrilling encounter began with a bang as Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Al Hilal an early lead in the seventh minute

The 39-year-old Portuguese forward scored twice in Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad, bringing his tally to 35 goals for the season and surpassing the previous record of 34 set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 2018-19 season

Following the triumph, Ronaldo took to social media to express his delight, sharing a message with his fans: "The King's Cup... let's go." Accompanying his words were snapshots capturing the jubilant celebrations that ensued after each of his remarkable goals

In the 86th minute, Ronaldo's frustration boiled over as he cynically fouled Al Hilal's Ali Al Bulayhi, sparking a heated confrontation. Tempers flared as Al Bulayhi crashed to the ground, intensifying the drama of the match

Ronaldo, who was part of the Al-Nassr squad that secured a hard-fought 3-2 away victory over Al-Shabab, faced relentless jeering and chants from the home supporters throughout the game

The football maestro has proven to be an exceptional asset for Al Nassr, amassing an impressive 44 goals in just 50 appearances, securing his place as the fourth-highest scorer in the club's history in a mere one and a half seasons

To mark this triumphant occasion, Al Nassr surprised their Captain with a special cake adorned with the words, "Awards keep following the GOAT" – a testament to Ronaldo's status as the Greatest of All Time

The duo, who previously shared the field at Real Madrid and later reunited during Ronaldo's second spell at Old Trafford, could be on the verge of parting ways as Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Manchester United

While Ronaldo's existing contract with Al-Nassr is set to expire in the summer of 2025, reports indicate that he is keen on extending his stay with the Knights of Najd for an additional two years