Cristiano Ronaldo signs new contract with Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The Portugal great's deal lets him continue playing until at least the age of 42 and will give him the chance to add to his record-breaking career.
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'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together,' Ronaldo said in a social media post.
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