Some players transcend national boundaries and mark eras, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, who may change his mind when considering retirement. The 38-year-old star, who remains active with Al Nasr and the Portugal national team, had previously (last September) vowed to continue playing at the highest level until at least 2024 and insisted his career journey is not over yet . Completed. Now, In Saudi Arabia, he is eager to renew and continue his legacy for many more years.
The highest-scoring striker of all time, regardless of his fitness, will hang up his boots one day, but his decision won’t happen immediately, and Elbijo will go all out for the 2026 World Cup, headquartered in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Yes, record producers are pursuing another goal.
As the Mirror warns, the commander rejected the first idea of reaching the pinnacle of his career at Euro 2024, Negotiations are underway with the Riyadh club to extend their association with the Arab League until 2027The 42-year-old ends one of the most successful paths in sport with 726 goals (450 at Real Madrid, 346 at Manchester United, 134 at Juventus, 31 at Sporting Lisbon, 30 at Sporting Lisbon). Currently at Al Nassr) and has won 33 team titles.
CR7 scored a total of 123 goals for Portugal in 201 international matches. He is captain and has won two trophies (Euro 2016 and Nations League 2019). At the last World Cup in Qatar, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals (by Morocco) and his main goal was to surpass Rafa Marquez, Antonio Carvajal and Lothar Matthäus ( All retired except Messi), they are the only players who can do this. Played in five World Cup matches. world. Ronaldo has previously played for Qatar, Russia in 2018, Brazil in 2014, South Africa in 2010 and Germany in 2006.
“Cristiano Ronaldo informed the management of Saudi club Al Nasr before leaving for the Portugal national team training camp that he wishes to renew his contract until the beginning of 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to participate in the 2026 World Cup Al-Habib during his time as a player On his Twitter account he said: “He will play for Al Nasr Club and then he will announce his retirement. ” The account was also picked up by major European newspapers.
British media quoted Cristiano’s past remarks to refute the assumption that Messi is equal to the World Cup winner: “Even if I win the World Cup, this will continue. Some people like me more, others not so much . “Just like in life, some people like blondes and some people like brunettes. “
“I always have to show year after year what I can do. I would love to win this race. I’m ambitious but if you told me I wouldn’t win any more races I’d be happy with everything I win . All other records will go down in history. But obviously, it would be nice to put the World Cup on hold. It would be a dream, “said El Bicho not long ago, who dreams of being there at least until 2026.
After Al Nasr’s victory, it is difficult for the Saudis not to want to extend the contract that expires in 2025. If Ronaldo can maintain his physical condition, it will not be difficult to continue playing football until he is 41 years old. This season he scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists in just 8 games.
Highest scoring player at national team level, looking for more
At the national team level, Cristiano is the all-time top scorer with 123 goals (201 games), followed by now-retired Iranian player Ali Daei with 109 goals (149 goals), Lionel Messi follows with 104 goals (176 games). Although La Pulga faced Paraguay and Peru in the qualifiers, Who will Ronaldo face?
Portugal will face Slovakia on Friday and visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday to qualify for the next European Cup.