Ronaldo: I'm not retiring | Football News | Sky Sports He was presented with a special award. Read:Ronaldo breaks international record in big Portugal win. The one trophy that has eluded him throughout his storied career has been the World Cup, and the 37-year-old was hoping that, with a strong team around him, he would be able to have the ultimate swansong in what is highly likely to be his final major international tournament. Santos, who joined as a coach in 2014, has won the Euros and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. I would never turn my back on my teammates or my country.". 7. In his fifth and final World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again fallen short of winning the one major trophy that has eluded him. to take his tally for the tournament to eight. This World Cup was supposed to be the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. Santos, who joined as a coach in 2014, has won the Euros and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. Portugal World Cup elimination could spell end for CR7, became the first player to score in five different World Cups, Ronaldotops list of all-time leading international goalscorers, Ronaldo gave an explosive interview with Piers Morgan, ultimately led to his exit from Manchester United, Ronaldo is once again being linked with a big offer from Al Nassr, Such a deal would make Ronaldo by far the best-paid player in football history. 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. Has Cristiano Ronaldo retired? Was Qatar 2022 his last World Cristiano Ronaldo urged to 'retire' by fans as footage of Al Nassr Ronaldo, 37, spoke at a news Cristiano Ronaldo did not start the game, but he came on in the 51st minute as a substitute. Having given his all for Portugal, it is time for Ronaldo to focus solely on performing at an optimum level for Juventus. Ronaldos only effort on goal came in the 91st minute, which Bounou saved rather easily. Cristiano Ronaldos World Cup dreams ended in tears as Portugals hopes of winning the World Cup were shattered by Morocco. Ronaldo retired 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. Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal suffered a shock defeat to Morocco in the It is no hidden secret that Ronaldo is one of the most dedicated and hardworking players in history, taking immense care of his body such that at 34 he looks as fit as ever. The Frenchman scored twice as France won 3-0. 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. Very sad to see @Cristiano in tears as his dream of winning the World Cup ended. However, everything has its time and place. He became the first male player to score at five World Cups. Contrary to claims, Neymar did not mention his retirement from international football. 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. Cristiano Ronaldo drops major hint on his retirement: 'I'm going to Do you have a news tip or story you would like to share with KickOff? Ronaldo's return in the match against Austria was supposed to make them even stronger, but the reverse seemed to be the case, as the 34-year-old proved to be a hindrance to their attacking fluidity. Our championship is about to start again.". 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. I think 40 will be a good age but I don't know, I don't know the future. Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup record analysed after bowing out with no knockout goals. Ronaldo came off the bench in the second half, but could not affect the result of the game. 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. Cristiano Ronaldosuffered one of the most heartbreaking moments in his career last night. However, every good thing must come to an end and Portugal seem to be on the right track to cope without Ronaldo. "I'm not going to lie. Expect nuanced match reports, previews,reviews, technical analysis based on statistics, the latest social media trends, expert opinions on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey,motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics and much more. Defeat for Portugal means that Ronaldo trudges home empty handed once again, and ensures that his packed trophy cabinet will have a glaring empty space where the biggest prize in football should be. . 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. Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only football superstar to have never lifted the World Cup in his playing career. Ronaldo Retires: Football Legend Hangs Up His Boots At 34 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. You must beSIGNED INto post and read comments. Copyright HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. Did Ronaldo retire from international football? 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. Ronaldo Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football. For all of his superhuman attributes and performance levels, Ronaldo is still very much human and has started to show some signs of decline in his performances at times. Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox. The 37-year-old Ronaldo left the field in tears after Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed speculation that he could be approaching the end of his international career. Media requires JavaScript to play. Cristiano Ronaldo: all about his retirement date - El Futbolero US To put this in perspective, Portugal's sole goal on the night came through Danilo's stunner from 25 yards. So, two or three years maximum," Ronaldo said. Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire after World Cup exit, likely to play for Portugal till EURO 2024: Report Rumours were rife, that Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently at the twilight of his career will retire from international football post the FIFA World Cup exit. Cristiano Ronaldo: all about his retirement date - El Futbolero US 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. pic.twitter.com/FUTxOnoDI7. A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano). This all changed after Ronaldo left the field. Ronaldo made a substitute appearance in the second-half but failed to inspire Portugal to a comeback. Morocco became the first African team to book their slot in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. It was a bittersweet end for Cristiano Ronaldo, who probably featured in his last-ever World Cup. 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. CR7 is desperate to overcome Italy and qualify for the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he did not retire from international football after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo is set to captain his nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which kicks off in November. Get in touch! I'll never shrink from a battle and I have never given up on that dream. Although there is no official statement by Cristiano Ronaldo on his future yet. 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. Did Cristiano Ronaldo Retire? Ronaldos Silence After World Cup Paolo Maldini, for two decades one of Italy and the world's best defenders, famously retired just before the 2006 World Cup that the Azzurri eventually won, with that being the only major trophy he failed to win in his long and glorious career. However, not everybody agrees that Ronaldo is past his heyday. Click here to register:https://www.snl24.com/auth/signin. 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. I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal hasn't changed for a moment. One TikTok user wrote: You cant cheat nature no matter the training you give yourself. Mystery surrounded the match as Ronaldo's name was left off the teamsheet when it was issued 72 minutes before kick-off, only for an amended version to appear in time for the start of the game amid rumours of panic attacks and a dispute within the Brazilian camp. 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. Ronaldo has spent his entire career playing in Europe but rumours are swirling he's now bound to play further abroad. This match could also lead to the retirement of Portugal coach Fernando Santos. Before making a historic appearance in the 2021 final of the Copa America on Sunday, Lionel Messi had famously opted to take a premature retirement when Argentina last made it to the summit clash of the South American Football Championship. The cameras captured Ronaldo crying inconsolably while heading toward the dressing room after the match. Those mocking him should remember what hes done for football. At this stage, no. "I want to play two years more, three years more. Cristiano RonaldosPortugalsuffered a shock defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinals of theFIFA World Cup 2022. Albeit there was a mega 200 million dollar deal presented by Saudi club Al-Nassr whichRonaldo rejected. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The 37-year-old has seemingly played his last match at the World Cup Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he did not retire from international football after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. FIFA World Cup 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal This defeat could see Cristiano Ronaldo taking retirement from football all together after a glittering career of almost two decades. The next World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, by which time Ronaldo will be 41 years old. Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring? 2002 - Brazil win fifth title (available to UK users only). 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. Ronaldo's status as Portugal's greatest ever footballer is not in doubt - his records speak for themselves and while the country might have been largely dependent on his services over the last decade, events in recent times seem to suggest that is no longer the case. "I am proud to receive an award of such magnitude, he said. I've always wanted to play. Ronaldo's strike rate alerted former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, who signed the Brazilian when he took over as Barcelona coach in 1996 and the striker continued his impressive record at the Nou Camp, scoring 47 times in 49 appearances. "For now. It's not worth reacting to heat. England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from international football. In our life, we have to put everything on the scale," Ronaldo said after the win, as per Goal. 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. After turning down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia over the summer, Ronaldo is once again being linked with a big offer from Al Nassr. The attacker has However, the bottom line is that no matter how hard you try, you can't cheat nature. Santos, who has spent the last eight years in charge of Portugal, confirmed over the weekend that he will fly back to Lisbon to hold talks about his future. As you know, he talked to everyone and to me, too. Patrick is a freelance journalist who is currently based in Sydney, and primarily covers football for The Sporting News. WFI chief claims wrestlers paid: Bajrang Punia was heard asking to arrange a girl, Daily Brief: Delhi HC allows removal of biological father's name from passport, and all the latest news, Agent producer Anil Sunkara apologises for failure of film: Did a blunder starting the project without a script', Civic polls: Lucknow school kids take oath, form human chain to raise voter awareness, MP HSTET recruitment 2023: Apply for 8720 posts from May 18 at esb.mp.gov.in, Aryna Sabalenka defeats teen Mirra Andreeva in Madrid Open, Daniil Medvedev advances, 'Rahul should be on stretcher': Gavaskar, Manjrekars alarming reactions after LSG captain suffers injury scare in IPL, Expect cloudy skies today too, rain may visit: Lucknow Met, Angel One Referral Code 2023 'ANIJA': Get Free Rs. Ronaldo is without a club after leaving Manchester United during the World Cup in the wake of an explosive interview before the tournament when he criticised the manager, board and his teammates at the English club. Ronaldo's World Cup dream is over: Portugal star will likely retire There have been goals at four different World Cups, in addition to scoring in nine consecutive international tournaments and when you add this to the fact that he has cemented his legacy at Manchester United, Real Madrid and is on his way to doing so with Juventus in addition to his numerous individual accolades, you realize that Ronaldo truly has nothing left to prove. 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 Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from football. Now, international duties only serving as a hindrance to his quest for the UEFA Champions League title for the Old Lady. WebPortugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly has no plans to retire from international football. By that time he had moved clubs once more, this time joining Inter for a then world-record fee of 19m. It is also highly likely that Ronaldo will never win a major club honour with a top European side again after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United on the eve of the World Cup. "I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country. Morocco will face defending champions France in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Some had questioned whether Ronaldo would retire from international football or even football altogether after the World Cup is over. RB Leipzig boss confirms Nkunku move to Chelsea? I will always give my contribution when they need me.". Ronaldo has talked about playing until he is "40 or 41", while Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says Messi's retirement is "in the air". Bayern Munich perform U-turn on Mateo Kovacic stance? However, despite this statistic, its his recent performance in the Saudi King Cup of Champions that has fans across social media questioning how long the striker really has left on the pitch. There may have been talk that the 38-year-old might be done with national side, especially after leaving European shores for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr. 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 retirement from international duty. 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. Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring? Not bad, right? Last modified on Mon 27 Nov 2017 13.02 EST. 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. In a brief statement, United said Wales head coach, Ryan Giggs, has revealed the age Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will retire from football. Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. Ronaldo Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox. Ronaldo has urged Neymar not to retire from international football following Brazil's exit from the World Cup. Ronaldo's countryman, the legendary Eusebio, also failed to win the World Cup despite being one of the greatest players of his time. In 2006 he scored twice in a 4-1 victory over Japan to draw level with Germany's Gerd Muller as the top scorer in World Cup finals history on 14, before breaking that record with a goal against Ghana. "We thought, we reflected, me and my family, but then we came to the conclusion that, despite the difficulties, we cannot throw in the towel. By the time the 2026 World Cup rolls around, Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41, meaning he would become the second-oldest outfield player to ever appear in a World Cup after Cameroon's Roger Milla if he were to play on. On the domestic front, Ronaldo first moved to Europe in the 1994-95 season, joining Dutch side PSV Eindhoven from Cruzeiro, scoring 30 league goals in his first season and 12 in 13 games during an injury-hit second campaign. Football I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. Hes earned our respect. The 37-year-old was then benched for the Round of 16 fixture vs Switzerland, with Fernando Santos preferring Goncalo Ramos as the side's solitary striker and the Benfica man went on to score a hat-trick in his World Cup debut as Portugal sealed a 6-1 win. Focus is on the World Cup. MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup history. Portugal have since denied such claims, but nevertheless Ronaldo departed the Middle East after scoring just one goal in five appearances. The future of head coach Santos, meanwhile, is believed to be uncertain and The Mirror claims that the 68-year-old is facing the sack by the Portuguese FA, who are lining up Jose Mourinho as his successor.

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