He is 40 years old and still shows extraordinary goal productivity not only in the Saudi Pro League, namely at the Al-Nassr club, but also in the National League and at the EURO with the Portuguese national team some time ago. I think if there are still people who criticize this player who is no longer young then that person really can't see reality clearly. Because what can we criticize from players who are still able to play at a high level with their national team and are still able to excel in scoring goals compared to other young players. Even if Cristiano Ronaldo, for example, is no longer able to score goals, that cannot cause him to be criticized because that is something that should normally happen to a 40 year old player. But unfortunately, many people are always looking for ways to vilify this legend.
He is no longer strong like only some years ago when he was younger and around his 35-year old, but his performances now are very impressive and better than many old players. The second goal he scored in this latest match shows his exprience, skill and quality and I am quite sure many young players can not score a goal from that volley shot.
He is ambitious and professional from training, eating strategies to maintain as best body as he can, for prolonging his player career and aiming at World Cup 2026 with his national team. I believe he will be still useful for his national team but perhaps he must accept a more flexible role in the team, sometimes in 11-chosen debut player and sometimes on bench as one of substitutions.