Cristiano Ronaldo Says He Can Still Score for Portugal Though Knows Critics Want Him Out of Team
- On Thursday, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he will continue his international career under new manager Jorge Jesus, leading the 25-man squad against Wales in Lisbon for his 234th cap.
- Ronaldo acknowledged he considered international retirement following Portugal's World Cup exit, but opted to extend his career after productive discussions with the Portuguese FA and newly appointed manager Jesus.
- With 979 career goals, the 41-year-old forward needs 21 more to reach his 1,000-goal milestone, which he describes as "the icing on the cake" for his Portugal tenure.
- Aiming for a third Nations League title, Ronaldo said, "One goal is to achieve both," referencing his dual ambition to reach 1,000 goals while helping the national team win the competition.
- Regarding his final match, the veteran maintained he will leave when he no longer contributes, saying, "I don't know, I wish I knew the answer, but I don't.
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Ronaldo still has two big goals for the rest of his career.
The Portuguese star also spoke about retirement ahead of the Nations League match against Wales.
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Cristiano Ronaldo thought to retire from international football after the World Cup of 2026, but decided to continue not only because he believes he can still help Portugal, but above all to continue to pursue the personal goal of 1. (ANSA)
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his decision to not retire from Portugal after FIFA World Cup 2026
Veteran Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently came forward and talked about his decision to not take retirement from the national team after his side's loss at the FIFA World Cup 2062 as he gears up for a comeback at the Nations League.
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