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“The Day I Don’t Feel Motivated, I Will Retire” – Ronaldo Hints at Future Plans
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his retirement plans, stating that his decision will depend on whether he feels motivated to continue playing.
The 39-year-old forward made this statement after delivering a stellar performance in Portugal’s 5-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League.
Ronaldo scored twice during the match, bringing his incredible career goal tally to 910.
The game also marked Ronaldo’s 215th international appearance, reinforcing his status as the most capped player in men’s football history.
His two goals added to his record-breaking 135 international goals, solidifying his position as the top scorer in international football.
Speaking about his future, Ronaldo said, “I just want to enjoy my football for as long as I can.
Retirement? It could be in a year or two, I’m not sure.
I’ll be 40 soon, and I want to make the most of the time I have left on the pitch.
The day I wake up and no longer feel motivated, that’s the day I’ll stop.”
Ronaldo, popular for his extraordinary work ethic and relentless drive, the Al-Nassr forward has set a standard that few can match.
His ability to maintain peak performance even at the age of 39 has been nothing short of remarkable.
Over his illustrious career, Ronaldo has won numerous titles and awards, including five Ballon d’Ors and multiple Champions League trophies.
He has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Currently, he is showcasing his skills in the Saudi Pro League, where he continues to dominate the field.
Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.
The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”
“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”
Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.
The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.
“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.
He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle speaks and shared why Nigeria lost the AFCON match to Morocco.
It can be noted that the match was held on the 14th of January, 2026. Nigeria lost the match with a draft in the penalties, 4-2.
During a recent interview, Chelle shared his observations about the match and shared why they lost.
“From a technical point of view, the Super Eagles weren’t at the same level as we displayed in our other matches.”
“I don’t want to say the reason was fatigue, but the truth is that we lacked movement and power.”
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