The cameras captured Ronaldo crying inconsolably while heading toward the dressing room after the match. Ronaldo has issued some hopeful-sounding statements regarding his I've always wanted to play. After Portugals World Cup exit, soccer fans are speculating whether they will see Cristiano Ronaldo on a football pitch again. He had been expected to quit at the end of the season but the early elimination of his club, Corinthians, from the Copa Libertadores brought forward the date. MX23RW : Monday, May 1 15:41:49| >> :600:3221205:3221205: ID:501914:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect6968: Cristiano Ronaldo future - Click here for more stories, Click here for more stories about Cristiano Ronaldo, Click here for more stories about Portugal. The report adds that the Roma boss would be allowed to continue his role with the Serie A club along with his job at the national team. Ronaldo's World Cup dream is over: Portugal star will likely retire Such a deal would make Ronaldo by far the best-paid player in football history. WebAccording to a report, Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to not retire from international football, with the Portugal captain aiming to be part of UEFA Euro 2024. Hes earned our respect. In his fifth and final World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again fallen short of winning the one major trophy that has eluded him. In his first comments after the elimination, Ronaldo said that it was "time to take stock" without saying explicitly if he wants to carry on being available for Portugal after 19 years in the national team. The Juventus superstar had not represented Portugal since their exit at the round-of-16 stage at the last World Cup, and as such, fans were eager to see him don the colors of the Selecao once more. Ronaldo has revealed that he plans to play for Portugal at Euro 2024, at which point he will be 39 years old. Cristiano Ronaldo said in a cryptic social media post that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal has ended, while stopping short of announcing his It is widely believed that to be the greatest, you have to prove yourself on multiple stages, especially for club and country. In the five appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I gave my all. Ronaldo has urged Neymar not to retire from international football following Brazil's exit from the World Cup. Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. Ronaldo started on the bench for Portugal's games in the last 16 a 6-1 victory over Switzerland and the quarter-finals. Although Ronaldo has repeatedly expressed his desire to retire at the top level of football, no European clubs have approached to sign Ronaldo yet. It's not worth reacting to heat. There's not much else to say. The Black Door actor to marry two women at once! Ronaldo retire Joao Felix came close twice to score for Portugal. Josh is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to retire from international football, insisting: Its not my time yet. Ronaldo will turn 37 in February amid rumours surrounding his plans to continue with Portugal before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It's time," he said. MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup history. The players were given more freedom to express themselves, dominate the match and fashion numerous chances from different patterns of play. Albeit there was a mega 200 million dollar deal presented by Saudi club Al-Nassr which, Kylian Mbappes Idol: Cristiano Ronaldo Was Never His First Childhood Hero. Open Privacy Options A football writer at Sportsmanor, Partha Sarathi Banerjee is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Political Science Hons from Scottish Church College. did Based on those comments, the 2022 World Cup was definitely his last, with his days in a Portugal jersey also now numbered. LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrate during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group J match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Football Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox. He ended his international career having scored 62 goals in 97 appearances. With the failure to win the World Cup in Qatar now confirmed, it's difficult to see Cristiano Ronaldo closing out what is left of his fantastic career with a major trophy, for both club and country. Meanwhile, after the defeat vs Morocco, Portugal have been eliminated from a World Cup quarterfinal match for the first time in their history, having previously progressed from their two other matches at this stage (5-3 vs DPR Korea in 1966 and 3-1 in a penalty shootout vs England in 2006). The attacker has lost his place in the Manchester United starting XI and has featured mostly from the bench in the Premier League this season. pic.twitter.com/FUTxOnoDI7. Please logout and login again. England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from international football. We do this together with our partner SciSports. Cristiano Ronaldo has had an incredibly successful career, with countless individual and team accolades amassed over a period of nearly 20 years. I fought hard for this dream. Cristiano Ronaldo: all about his retirement date - El Futbolero US However, it might be possible that we have seen the very last of Cristiano Ronaldo last night. This is 60 times when they put their bodies under the intense strain and rigors associated with professional football for 90 minutes. Santos, who joined as a coach in 2014, has won the Euros and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. Albeit there was a mega 200 million dollar deal presented by Saudi club Al-Nassr whichRonaldo rejected. At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Ronaldo The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. The dream was beautiful while it lasted Now, it's time to be a good advisor and allow each one to draw their own conclusions.". There has been no confirmation on where his next club may be, though there have been strongrecent reports linking him to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, who are reportedly offering him an eye-watering $200 million a season. This match could also lead to the retirement of Portugal coach Fernando Santos. Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only football superstar to have never lifted the World Cup in his playing career. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published13:14,25 April 2023 BST.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-7su1ft{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}}| Last updated13:16,25 April 2023 BST. Playing on for another five years would enable Ronaldo to play at THREE more major international tournaments. Despite the fact that they go through intense workout and conditioning sessions to reduce the risk of injuries, there is only so much one can do. "I fought for it. It is for this reason that most footballers retire internationally once they approach their early thirties to focus on just club football to reduce the number of matches they play and concordantly reduce their chances of sustaining injuries. It is a common trend for the average footballer to retire from international duty first before calling time on their career. The Real Madrid star has been left annoyed I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. There was much celebration around the world when Cristiano Ronaldo decided to end his nine-month absence from the international scene and make himself available for the latest round of EURO 2020 Qualifiers. Ronaldo confirms he is to come out of retirement with Fort This was surely Ronaldos final appearance in a World Cup match, as the Portuguese talisman would be aged 41 during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Has Cristiano Ronaldo retired? Was Qatar 2022 his last World The reality is that there is almost nothing left for Ronaldo to achieve on a personal or collective level. "I've always been just one more (Portuguese) fighting for everyone's goal. Patrick is a freelance journalist who is currently based in Sydney, and primarily covers football for The Sporting News. But it was on the world stage where he made the biggest impact, scoring a record total of 15 goals at three World Cups. Ronaldo came off the bench in the second half, but could not affect the result of the game. Whilst he may fancy a potentially unlikely tilt to play at the next European Championships if Portugal qualify he would be 39 by then, and there is no guarantee that he will play on that far. WebDue to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. After Portugals World Cup exit, soccer fans are speculating whether they will see Cristiano Ronaldo on a football pitch again. At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Cristiano Ronaldos, suffered a shock defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinals of the. Cristiano Ronaldo broke out in the year 2003 and amazingly, 16 years later, he is still waxing strong at the very top of the global game. There is still a little more of Cristiano left.". Al Nassr official proposal to Cristiano Ronaldo is on the table, as called last week. Overall, he was won a staggering 27 league or cup competitions (not including Community Shields or Super Cups), which is a testament to his ability and skill to lift teams to greatness from the start of his career to the end. Ryan Giggs reveals age Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football Not bad, right? I think of an action, but I can't do it the way I want to. Read:Ronaldo breaks international record in big Portugal win. I never thought I could achieve it. "I'm not going to lie. Social media users are urging Cristiano Ronaldo to save his legacy and retire from football after footage of him playing in Al Nassrs recent King Cup of Champions defeat went viral. MORE: Morocco vs Portugal as it happened How Ronaldo exited the 2022 World Cup. By that time he had moved clubs once more, this time joining Inter for a then world-record fee of 19m. BBC Sport - Football - Brazil legend Ronaldo retires from football Cristiano Ronaldo got emotional after Portugals exit from World Cup. Yesterday saw his side knocked out of the Saudi King Cup semi-finals by Meccas Al Wehda. Another knee injury cut short his playing career at the San Siro in May 2008 and he returned to Brazil in 2009 to sign for Corinthians. The result saw Portugal helpless in a goalless stalemate even though they were expected to win. That was the only goal for the 37-year-old in the tournament and it's clear even Ronaldo isn't immune to Father Time with his playing career now close to its final chapter, with speculation growing as to his next club now his World Cup adventure is over. The attacker has lost his place in the Manchester United starting XI and has featured mostly from the bench in the Premier League this season. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly has no plans to retire from international football following their last-16 exit at the 2022 World Cup. The five-time Ballon dOr winner may retire from football after losing to Morocco in the World Cup. Social media users are urging Cristiano Ronaldo to save his legacy and retire from football after footage of him playing in Al Nassrs recent King Cup of retires He hit 59 goals in 99 appearances during an injury-troubled four years with the Italian side. Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring? Ronaldo's career took him to some of Europe's top clubs, including Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as Italian neighbours AC Milan and Inter Milan. I'll never shrink from a battle and I have never given up on that dream. "I hope to continue being part of the Portuguese international setup for a few more years, Ronaldo stated. Following Ronaldos explosive interview with outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan last November, it was announced that Manchester United and the Portuguese international had parted ways by mutual agreement. Some had questioned whether Ronaldo would retire from international football or even football altogether after the World Cup is over. Led by legends Luis Figo and Deco, Portugal mounted a run to the semifinals that saw them defeat the Netherlands, before beating England in a penalty shootout, where a 21-year-old Ronaldo scored the winning penalty. The Portuguese skipper is already without a club, as Manchester United terminated his contract last month. While it was heavily speculated where Ronaldo would go next, it was revealed in January that Saudi Pro Leagues Al-Nassr had snapped him up as a free agent. Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect The 2016 European champions In the match against Serbia, the former Real Madrid player pulled a hamstring in what seemed to be a routine chase of a ball. The former Manchester United star came on in the 51st minute but barely had an impact on the game. Very sad to see @Cristiano in tears as his dream of winning the World Cup ended. It was a jubilant night for Morocco who will play in the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time in their history. Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi has also never won the World Cup although his dream is still alive in Qatar after Argentina reached the semifinals. It must be remembered that their efforts in the final against the almighty hosts and much more fancied France were largely without their iconic number 7 after he pulled up early in the match, injured. "I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country. Santos, who joined as a coach in 2014, has won the Euros and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. Unlike Lionel Messi, Ronaldo has not explicitly stated that the Qatar World Cup will be his last one, and he has supreme confidence in himself to continue playing for as long as possible, but it is difficult to picture Ronaldo lining up for Portugal in 2026 if, they qualify. Leave it all out on the field. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he did not retire from international football after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Thankyou, Portugal. For me, hes the - and a great guy whos had the toughest year of his life on & off the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo did not start the game, but he came on in the 51st minute as a substitute. As you know, he talked to everyone and to me, too. He has scored just one goal in all competitions and he issued a transfer request this past summer. WebBrazil's Ronaldo has insisted that he has never said he will retire from international football after the World Cup next summer. The 34-year-old is rapidly closing in on 1,000 professional matches which is indicative of just how much football and mileage he has in his legs. Ronaldo made a substitute appearance in the second-half but failed to inspire Portugal to a comeback. Cristiano Ronaldo started the match on the bench after Goncalo Ramoss stunning performance against Switzerland earned the Benfica forward a place in the starting XI ahead of Ronaldo. At this stage, no. Dec 10, 2022. In 1996, at the age of 20, he became the youngest player to win Fifa's World Player of the Year title and picked up the award again 12 months later. I would never turn my back on my teammates or my country.". He would be 41 by the time the 2026 World Cup rolls around. However, everything has its time and place. Cristiano Ronaldo left in tears after Portugal's defeat to Morocco in semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 (Source: Twitter). Got something on your mind? He is likely to look for another club again when the January transfer window opens. Documents are being checked. It was painful for the soccer fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo crying after the final whistle. But despite topping a group featuring South American heavyweights Uruguay, and a fantastic 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16, they were shocked by the Atlas Lions in the quarterfinal. Dutch legend Johan Cruyff despite being one of the greatest footballers and part of a revolutionary Netherlands team failed to win the World Cup, the closest he came was defeat to hosts West Germany in 1974. Ronaldo left the field at half-time having failed to find goal but it wasnt his substitution that got football fans across TikTok talking. Given his limited game time at United before his departure and his relatively muted impact at the club compared to the rest of his career, it seems that top European sides won't take a chance on Ronaldo, especially in an age where attackers are expected to press in a manner that Ronaldo does not. "Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I said many times, life is dynamic and you never know what's going to happen.". Ronaldo said he would now "let everyone draw their own conclusions". Portugal were knocked out of Qatar 2022 with a shock 1-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals. Football News and Latest Updates | Football News | Sky Sports A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano). And the door may have now been permanently closed on Cristiano Ronaldo. Get in touch! Although there is no official statement by Cristiano Ronaldo on his future yet. Click here to register:https://www.snl24.com/auth/signin. In addition to the European Championships, with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo has won five UEFA Champions Leagues, four FIFA Club World Cups, three Premier League titles, two Spanish La Liga titles and the Italian Scudetto twice. In a 38-second clip posted to TikTok, Ronaldo can be seen pelting away from the halfway line, weaving and evading various Al Wehda red shirts. Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to play until at least 2024, the Manchester United star has confirmed. Ronaldo was named on the substitutes' bench by manager Fernando Santos for both of Portugal's knockout matches at the 2022 tournament in Qatar and there were reports claiming that he threatened to walk away from the national team camp after being dropped for the last-16 win over Switzerland. I feel it, I want it, and my desire is to take Portugal to the highest level. "I'm glad to be back. Since joining Al Nassr at the start of the year, Ronaldo has clocked up 11 goals in as many matches for the Riyadh-based team. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he did not retire from international football after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Although Ronaldo has repeatedly expressed his desire to retire at the top level of football, no European clubs have approached to sign Ronaldo yet. Messi has already retired once from internationals, with a run of three successive defeats in finals leading him to call time on his Argentina career in 2016. MANORCO PVT LTD 2022 | All Rights Reserved, suffered one of the most heartbreaking moments in his career last night. This week Ronaldo was rewarded for being the top international scorer at the Quinas de Oura in his home nation. (Photo by Jessica Santana ATPImages/Getty Images), Spurs 'name price' for Kane amid Bayern links, Bayern boss explains Nagelsmann's surprise sacking, Cameroon Coach: The door is open for Onana return, Man City make 'decision' on Neymar transfer. Ronaldo Meanwhile, Ronaldo has failed to score in all eight of his knockout appearances at the World Cup, going 570 minutes without scoring and attempting 27 shots in the process. Despite suggestions that Ronaldo will call time on his Portugal career, CM Journal reports that the forward intends to continue playing for his country and has already informed national team chiefs of his decision. The Italian giants signed him for one purpose only - to bring European glory to Turin. The five-time Ballon dOr winner may retire from football after losing to Morocco in the World Cup. The average world class footballer plays between 55 - 60 top-level matches every season for club and country. 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There is also no guarantee he would still be part of the national set up by then ifhe hasn't retired, as Portugal continues to produce fine attacking players that are arguably more suited to the modern game of high pressing and tracking back. Ronaldo's countryman, the legendary Eusebio, also failed to win the World Cup despite being one of the greatest players of his time. I learned a lot from that. Ronaldo, who is the all-time leading scorer in men's international soccer with 118 goals, said putting Portugal "on the highest level in the world" was his biggest dream. In the nine months since Ronaldo last represented them, Portugal have been unbeaten in nine matches, impressively making it to the semi-final of the maiden edition of the UEFA Nations League after they topped a group also containing Poland and Italy. Ronaldo: I'm not retiring | Football News | Sky Sports Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. Al Nassr were already eight league games into their 2022/23 season at the start of the 2022 World Cup and will be eager to secure Ronaldo's services as soon as possible. With Portugal's defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinal at Qatar 2022, their dreams of winning a maiden World Cup have been extinguished for another four years. 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