In a UEFA Nations League match, Portugal beat Poland 5-1, with Ronaldo scoring two goals, one of them a stunning overhead kick, securing a place in the quarter-finals for the Portuguese.
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With the win, Ronaldo achieved his 132nd international victory, surpassing his former Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, who has 131 victories for Spain. After the match, the 39-year-old expressed that his focus remains on enjoying football, despite retirement looming on the horizon. “I just want to enjoy it,” Ronaldo said. “Planning my retirement? If it has to happen, it could be in a year or two… I don’t know. I’ll be 40 soon.”
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Ronaldo emphasized that as long as he stays motivated, he will continue playing. “The day I don’t feel motivated, I will retire,” he added. Regarding his future plans, he commented that he has no intention of becoming a coach once he hangs up his boots. “I don’t see myself managing a team; that’s not in my plans,” he confessed. “My future lies in other areas outside of football, although time will tell what happens.”
Portugal will face Croatia in their final Nations League group match on Monday. Meanwhile, the discussion over Ronaldo’s future with the Portuguese national team continues to be a topic of debate, with opinions divided among football experts and fans.
