Cristiano Ronaldo: Will He Retire? Elimination from the World Cup by Portugal may be the end of CR7.
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again missed out on collecting the one major trophy that has eluded him in his fifth and final World Cup.
Portugal’s shocking 1-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals saw them eliminated from Qatar 2022. Ronaldo entered the game as a substitute in the 51st minute after not starting.
Ronaldo started the competition by becoming the first player to score in five different World Cups, making history.
The 37-year-old scored just once throughout the tournament, proving that not even Ronaldo is immune to Father Time, as his playing days are almost over and speculation about his next club is heating up now that the World Cup is over.
After Portugal’s elimination, will Cristiano Ronaldo retire?
Ronaldo gave an explosive interview to Piers Morgan before leaving for Qatar, which ultimately caused him to leave Manchester United. The Portugal star didn’t just criticise the team; he also talked about retirement and made it plain that he wasn’t yet considering hanging up his boots. “I want to continue playing for another two or three years. hence, two to three years at most ” Ronaldo said.
“I intend to retire at 40. I believe that 40 will be a good age, but I’m not sure. I don’t know what the future holds. Life is dynamic, and you never know what’s going to happen, so sometimes you plan one thing for your life.”
Given his remarks, the 2022 World Cup was undoubtedly his final tournament, and his days wearing the Portugal jersey were also numbered. By the time the 2026 World Cup arrives, he will be 41 years old. Ronaldo also admitted to Morgan that he would have immediately stepped down from international service if Portugal had won the competition.
Is CR7 finished in Europe? Where will Cristiano Ronaldo play next?
Now that the World Cup is over, Ronaldo can focus on choosing his next club. Prior to Qatar 2022 beginning, the legendary Real Madrid player burned his bridges at Manchester United and the two parted ways.
Although Ronaldo has spent his entire professional career in Europe, there are rumours that he will soon relocate elsewhere.
While MLS always seems to be a desirable choice for stars just before retirement, Ronaldo is more likely to end up in the Middle East.
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