OFFICIAL: Ronaldo receives a new award ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps proving his star power and impact on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, having just added a significant personal accolade in the Saudi Pro League.

The latest honor follows a successful season for Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Despite turning 41, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star maintains an impressive scoring form, playing a key role in helping Al-Nassr secure the Saudi Pro League title after a long wait.

In the 2025/26 season, Ronaldo featured in 30 league matches in Saudi Arabia, netting 28 goals and providing 2 assists. Across all competitions, the Portuguese striker recorded 30 goals and 4 assists in 37 appearances.

Beyond the impressive statistics, Ronaldo frequently rose to the occasion in crucial moments, helping Al-Nassr maintain their advantage in the title race. On the final matchday, CR7 left his mark with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Damac, officially securing the league crown for his team.

Nevertheless, the most talked-about moment of Ronaldo's season came from the game against Al-Khaleej in November 2025. In Al-Nassr's 4-1 win, the Portugal captain scored one of the finest goals of his career with a stunning bicycle kick.

Originating from a cross by Nawaf Boushal on the right flank, Ronaldo moved intelligently inside the box before executing a flawless overhead kick. The finish gave the opposing goalkeeper no chance and instantly sparked a frenzy on social media.

This strike quickly amassed millions of views across online platforms and was widely shared by football fans around the world. Many consider it one of Ronaldo's greatest goals since his move to Saudi Arabia.

Recently, the Saudi Pro League officially announced the results of the vote for Best Goal of the 2025/26 Season. Accordingly, Ronaldo's spectacular bicycle kick against Al-Khaleej won convincingly with 34% of the total votes, surpassing many other notable contenders in the season.

This award once again underscores Ronaldo's influence in Saudi Arabia and his ability to maintain elite performance at age 41. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, this latest personal honor will certainly serve as a major motivation for CR7 as he heads into what is widely seen as his final World Cup with Portugal.