'Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon D'or 2023' - Supporters go berserk after Portuguese slams 2nd Al-Nassr hat-trick
By Ayush Gupta | First Published Feb 26, 2023, 10:39 AM ISTSaudi Pro League 2022-23: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second hat-trick in three games for Al-Nassr against Damac on Saturday. Consequently, his supporters went crazy and even termed him a contender for the 2023 Ballon D'or.
Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly enjoying his time with Al-Nassr. Playing in the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League on Saturday, he was up against Damac, as he helped his side win the away contest 3-0, scoring in the 18th (penalty), 23rd and 44th minutes, allowing the Knights of Najd to propel to the top of the league table again.
Special night ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Well done guys!💛💙 pic.twitter.com/dr2zVDDaaY
It was Ronnie's second hat-trick for Al-Nassr in three fixtures, and he is fast racing up in the most goals in the tournament list, placed fourth with eight, behind Abderrazak Hamdallah (11), Carlos (12) and his Al-Nassr teammate Talisca (13). The Portuguese has seemingly found his lost mojo back after having a torrid start to the season last year with English giants Manchester United, where he visibly struggled to score.
🇸🇦Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick is the 1st ever to be scored in the history of the Saudi League within the first 45 minutes.
🇸🇦Ronaldo is also the FASTEST player in the history of the Saudi League to score 2 hat-tricks in 5 games.|| pic.twitter.com/gMPNEbe9yX
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Eight goals in five matches in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al Nassr in January 👏
Ronaldo can't stop scoring 🤩 pic.twitter.com/75h6InWTnr
At the same time, lack of chances led to a tumultuous relationship with club head coach Erik ten Hag, leading to Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan and eventual departure from Old Trafford. In the meantime, his fans were vocal on Saturday post his second hat trick of the season, and some have even called for him to be a contender for the Ballon d'Or 2023.
In 6 Games,
Ronaldo has:
🔟 Contributions
8️⃣ Goals
2️⃣ Assists
And there’s much more 💪 pic.twitter.com/RnwKFdMoZj
Will Ronaldo make it to Ballon d'Or this time?
For now, he is back to being his best and is ostensibly playing as he did ten years ago. While he would love to add a sixth Ballon d'Or to his kitty, chances for that to happen look realistically slim, as other top contenders from Europe are well ahead in the race. His long-time rival and Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is leading the race to add his eighth to his resume. Nevertheless, if Ronnie can keep up with this form for the remainder of the season, he could come into consideration for the prestigious honour.
Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon Dor 2023. Who says no? pic.twitter.com/S4i7AFnUvk
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