Ronaldo: No Time to Retire from International Football
Ronaldo: It’s not time to retire from international football yet.. My goal is to win the European Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms He Will Remain a Starter with Portugal’s National Team
The captain of the Saudi Al-Nassr Club, the veteran Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, confirmed his right to participate as a starter with his country’s national team, during his talk about his future with the “Brazilian of Europe.”
The Portuguese National Team’s Preparations
The Portuguese national team is preparing to face Croatia and Scotland on September 5 and 8, in the first and second rounds of the European Nations League.
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Ronaldo’s Comments on His Future with the National Team
Speaking to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Ronaldo responded to a question about whether he would be willing to represent the national team as a substitute, saying: “I will always be a regular player in any team I play for until the end of my career, I will remain so, except for one or two times when some coaches treated me badly (smiles).”
“What I feel at the moment, and the words of the coach (current Portugal national team Roberto Martinez) also make it clear, is that I will continue to be a source of strength for the team and if that is not the case I will admit it myself and I will be the first to leave,” the 39-year-old continued.
Ronaldo added: “But if I leave, I will go with a clear conscience, as always, because I know who I am, what I can do, what I will do and what I will continue to do.”
Ronaldo’s Thoughts on Retirement
When asked about retirement, Ronaldo said: “When the time comes I will move on, it will be a difficult decision to make. If I feel I can no longer contribute, I will be the first to leave.” He stressed that he never thought about retiring from international football, despite the criticism he faced at Euro 2024.
Ronaldo’s Motivation
The Portuguese star explained, “The motivation is to join the national team and win the UEFA Nations League title. We have already won the title once, and we want to achieve it again.”
Ronaldo’s statements have put to rest rumors about his potential retirement from international football. The veteran player is looking forward to continuing his career with the national team and winning more titles.