“I Could See Ronaldo Wanting to Manage Portugal in the Future” – Meulensteen Says

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December 21, 2024

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Former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen recently shared his thoughts on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo

He suggested that the legendary footballer could take on the role of managing the Portugal national team once he steps away from playing.

Ronaldo, who is nearing the incredible milestone of 1,000 career goals, remains a dominant figure in football, especially as the only male player to surpass 900 career goals.

At 39 years old, however, some football fans believe that the time is coming for him to retire from the game, even though his passion and talent are still undeniable.

Meulensteen, who worked closely with Ronaldo during his time at Manchester United, believes that coaching could be an ideal next step for the forward.

In an interview with Mega Dice and GOAL, Meulensteen reflected on his experiences with Ronaldo as a young player.

“I only knew Cristiano when he was coming into the senior team as a young, upcoming, growing player who made a massive impact,” Meulensteen recalled.

“Whether he has the ambition to become a manager, I don’t know. Maybe he does. Would he like to manage Portugal in the future?

I would probably say yes because he’s so passionate about representing his country.

I could definitely see him wanting that.”

Ronaldo’s love for Portugal has been constant throughout his career, from his early days as a promising talent to becoming one of the best players the world has ever seen.

His commitment to his national team was shown when he led them to victory in the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League.

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Every Artist Who Performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have come to an end, but fans are still talking about its historic entertainment lineup.

From the opening ceremony to the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show and the closing ceremony, the tournament featured performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.

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Madonna
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Nicole Scherzinger
Laura Pausini
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Football legend Thierry Henry has reacted to Lionel Messi’s emotional response after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.

It can be recalled that Spain defeated Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy. While Spain celebrated their victory, cameras captured Messi in tears after the final whistle.

Henry said Messi’s reaction showed just how much the game still means to him.

“Look at what it means to him. If you ever had any doubt about whether the guy still has any fire in his belly, look at him. Look at what it means.”

He added “You won already. And look at the guy. Look at the passion, desire and the love that he has for his country and how much he puts into it.”

Rio Ferdinand Predicts Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final

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July 19, 2026

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Football legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

While many have backed different teams to lift the trophy, Ferdinand said some fans have underestimated Argentina’s quality.

He said “I find it difficult to bet against Argentina. They have demonstrated remarkable character, determination, and resilience. I believe people have been somewhat disrespectful by calling them an average team; they are not.”

He continued “I think it is inappropriate and disrespectful. If you are saying that, you clearly do not watch enough football, as they are an excellent team, and in challenging situations, they become even better and stronger. However, I do believe Spain will win the match.”