While many announced his pre-retirement when he joined Saudi Arabia, in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seem close to hanging up his boots. At 39, the Portuguese striker does not rule out playing in the 2026 World Cup, possibly facing his eternal Argentine rival Lionel Messi one last time. And it could even go beyond!
The awarding of the 2030 World Cup to Portugal, Spain and Morocco, made official on Thursday by FIFA, could effectively convince “CR7” to delay the end of his career a little further to have the opportunity to play the most prestigious home competitions. “There is no doubt about it! »even affirms his former teammate in the selection, Luis Nani.
Cristiano Ronaldo still on the attack at 45?
“He is going to do another diet to be present, thin, very thinadded the ex-international winger at a press conference. Let’s hope Cristiano will still be there to score goals! » For the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who will then be 45, the bet seems crazy. But his determination to stay on top physically is such that seeing him with the Seleçao in six years does not seem crazy.
On his Instagram account, the native of Funchal reacted to Portugal winning the 2030 World Cup.
“A dream come true”, he posted. Given his determination, it clearly cannot be ruled out that this prospect of playing his last match with his country, at home, particularly motivates him. The road is still long, but impossible is not Cristiano Ronaldo.
