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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.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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