Back in the selection with Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is still talking about him. With a 22-year professional career, the man nicknamed “CR7” continues to make history. Off the field first, since the footballer is the very first in history to increase his fortune beyond a billion euros, according to the media Bloomberg.
It must be said that his salary of 200 million euros per year with Al-Nassr from 2023 and until 2027 have a lot to do with it. Added to this salary is the 15% of the Riyadh club in Saudi Arabia which the Portuguese owns, or his contracts with multiple brands, including the equipment manufacturer Nike.
But also on the pitch. On the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where Portugal will face Ireland and Hungary, the Portuguese football trophy ceremony was held. Awarded the Prestige prize, Cristiano Ronaldo took the opportunity to talk about his future.
“I want to continue for a few more years”
The former Real Madrid striker was initially amused by the name of this distinction. “This afternoon, at the table, I was thinking about what I was going to say in this speech. Is it a prestigious award, perhaps an end-of-career award? »
A rhetorical question to which Ronaldo directly answered. “I don’t see this as the end of my career, but as a continuation of my efforts, dedication and discipline. » While indicating how long the player intended to continue his career, with a certain realism. “I still bring a lot to the national team and to football. I want to continue for a few more years, not many, I have to be honest. ». One thing is certain, his 2026 World Cup will be his last. “The goal is to win the next two games. The World Cup is approaching, we have to think about the present. It would be a dream, we all dream of it, but let's take it step by step. »
