Has Cristiano Ronaldo played in his final FIFA World Cup?
Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Toronto Stadium. But while the team moves on to face Spain, questions loom over the international future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Here is everything we know about Ronaldo’s retirement plans:
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Cristiano Ronaldo has not made any decisions about the future of his international career following Portugal’s win over Croatia on Thursday.
“I don’t make reckless decisions,” Ronaldo said after Portugal’s win over Croatia on Thursday. “I will decide after the tournament, not now.”
At the club level, Ronaldo is under contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr through June 2027.
Ronaldo told Fabrizio Romano in June that he has “not ruled out” playing in the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and his native Portugal. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has also tipped his star striker to play in a record-extending seventh World Cup.
“No one should doubt that,” Martinez told Cadena Ser radio. “He’s earned it.”
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