Cristiano Ronaldo preferred to take a rest rather than play in the revamped Club World Cup, he said on Saturday after renewing his contract with Al Nassr.

Wherever Cristiano Ronaldo goes, the world follows. The Portuguese superstar has helped the Saudi Pro League experience significant growth in popularity since his move to Al-Nassr. On the pitch, the 40-year-old has produced the goods consistently.

Portuguese soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Pro League soccer club Al-Nassr, he announced Thursday.