Farewell to Riyadh in tears! Ronaldo officially announced the countdown to leave the team. Will the first game of the Club World Cup face Real Madrid directly?

When I heard the news about Marca this morning, I suddenly felt a little emotional - the Ronaldo, who had been in the green field for many years, really wanted to say goodbye to Riyadh victory. I remember when I first heard him joining the Saudi team, many people speculated whether this was a "study choice" in their career, but unexpectedly, in two and a half years, he used his 105 games of 93 goals and 19 assists to prove that he is still a "scoring machine" on the court. It was just a bit regretful that he could not bring a championship trophy to the team until he left.

To be honest, when I saw Riyadh's victory not winning this season and didn't even get the qualification for the AFC Champions League, I vaguely felt that Ronaldo might be leaving. His speeches that hint to leave the team after the season were more like a countdown to this journey. But what surprised me a little was that this farewell came so quickly - the news of his departure will be officially confirmed at this Thursday's press conference. Thinking of the sensational scene when he first joined in January 2023, who would have thought that this cooperation, which was regarded as a "cross-border journey", would end in such a slightly regrettable way?

Flipped through his winning numbers in Riyadh, and his salary of $500 million is indeed impressive, but what is even more amazing is his performance on the field. The Sands League scored 74 goals in 77 games and won the Golden Boot for two consecutive years. Such efficiency is top-notch in any league. Sometimes I wonder how a 40-year-old player maintains such a competitive state? Perhaps it is the persistence of football. But professional football is so cruel. No matter how gorgeous your personal data is, without the blessing of team honors, it always seems that something is missing. As a bystander, I couldn't help but feel a little sad as he watched him try his best on the court again and again, but always missed the championship trophy.

What everyone cares most about now is probably where Ronaldo's next stop will be. Interestingly, not only the fans are guessing, but even FIFA Chairman Infantino has made a public statement, hoping that he can participate in the Club World Cup. This kind of "official shouting" operation is quite rare. However, if you think about it carefully, you can understand that the Club World Cup needs such a superstar to increase attention, and Ronaldo also needs a larger stage to continue his career. The special transfer window of the Club World Cup that opened on June 1st is like an opportunity specially prepared for him - although several Brazilian teams are likely to be eliminated due to financial problems, and European giants are unlikely to sign short-term contracts, news of Monterrey, Pachuca, and Saudi Riyadh Crescent have all been reported to be interested in introducing him. Especially Riyadh Crescent. If this signing can really be promoted, then the scene of his first match against Real Madrid in the Club World Cup is simply unimaginable - how much heat the old opponents will reunite!

Speaking of which, Ronaldo's career is always full of drama. From Manchester United to Real Madrid, from Juventus to return to Manchester United, and now to Saudi Arabia, every transfer is like a big show. The victory of leaving Riyadh this time may be just another turning point in his career. No matter where the next stop is, I believe that Ronaldo, who is always full of fighting spirit, will still do his best to his beloved football. And we fans may also be looking forward to watching him write his own legend again in the Club World Cup.