Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo leaves a press convention at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, US, July 6, 2026. — Reuters
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo stated that the Fifa World Cup 2026 can be his final, bringing the curtain down on a profession that has spanned a report six World Cup appearances.
Ronaldo stated he would go away soccer with no regrets as Portugal ready to face Spain within the World Cup Spherical of 16 in Dallas.
The 41-year-old, enjoying at a report sixth World Cup, on the finish of the press convention, stated that he would finish his trophy-laden profession on his personal phrases.
“Let this be my last World Cup; it is my last World Cup, and I hope tomorrow won’t be my last match,” he stated earlier than departing to a spherical of applause from journalists.
The previous Manchester United and Actual Madrid ahead had earlier refused to verify that this is able to be his final event, though he can be 45 when the following World Cup is performed in 2030.
“I will finish when I choose. You always ask the same question: is this the last one? We will see. I don’t want to draw attention to this, the most important thing is to play well tomorrow,” Cristiano Ronaldo initially advised reporters on Sunday.
“I’m going to be perfectly honest, regardless of what happens tomorrow, Cristiano is going to be 1000% leaving with a clear conscience.
“I’ve given all I might to soccer, it is my ardour to play for therefore a few years. I did not do it out of want, I am doing effectively out of life. It is about ardour. I play for the nationwide crew and I like to play soccer.
“Regardless of what happens tomorrow I’m not going to exert pressure on myself that I must win.
“You need to take pleasure in each match at an enormous competitors just like the World Cup. I believe I am not doing so dangerous. I’ve scored three targets, others have accomplished higher however I believe I am doing not so dangerous.”
A relaxed Ronaldo admitted that he is enjoying the current tournament more than his previous five World Cups and was confident Roberto Martinez’s side could beat Spain, who have improved as the finals have progressed.
“If we did not have this perception we would not be right here,” he said. “It has been a lovely expertise, we’re getting higher in each match.
“We know this is a tough competition and it’s impossible to always do well. Some good teams have been eliminated and that says everything. The team is well, calm and well prepared. We’re going to face a difficult team but I think we will be prepared.”
