Al Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to the critics after clinching the Best Goalscorer award at the Globe Soccer Awards.
The 38-year-old registered 54 goals for Al Nassr and Portugal throughout year, finishing the top scorer in world football for 2023.
Ronaldo beat out competition from Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe who both scored 52 while Haaland netted 50 for club and country.
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"I was the best goalscorer this season, imagine beating young animals like [Erling] Haaland. I'm proud. And I'll be 39 soon!," Ronaldo said at the awards, as per ESPN.
"I like when people doubt me and then I'm successful. I don't get affected by the criticism."
The five-time Ballon d'Or winners does not seem to be slowing down anytime as he looks to play for another ten years.
"At the moment when I finish I don't know to be honest," he added.
"Of course it will be soon. By soon I mean 10 years more. I'm joking! I don't know, let's see."
The 38-year-old has been fine form this season, having registered 20 goals 18 matches for Al Nassr who currently sit second in the Saudi Pro League standings.
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