Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo through the Nations League Group Stage match towards Poland at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal on November 15, 2024. — Reuters
Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines as soon as once more following his nationwide workforce’s commanding 5-1 victory ovber Poland, clinching a spot within the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.
With this win, Ronaldo, 39, celebrated his 132nd worldwide victory, surpassing his former Actual Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, who holds 131 wins with Spain.
Nevertheless, quickly after triumphing on the sector, the five-time Ballon d’Or opened up about his retirement plans to reporters in a post-match dialog.
“I just want to enjoy [myself],” he mentioned. “Plan for retirement? If it has to happen, in one or two years … I don’t know. I’m turning 40 soon.
“I actually wish to take pleasure in, so long as I really feel motivated I hold going. The day I do not really feel motivated, I’ll retire.”
The Al Nassr striker further stated that he has no intentions of pursuing a coaching career and is open to exploring other avenues after retiring from professional football.
“I do not see myself managing a workforce; that is not in my plans,” he said. “My future lies in different areas exterior of soccer, though time will inform what occurs.”
Nevertheless, the facet can be with out their star ahead, who has left the nationwide squad to affix his Riyadh-based Saudi Professional League membership, Al Nassr.
