Cristiano Ronaldo remains an integral part of the Portuguese national team. For how long remains to be seen.
Even the 39-year-old superstar himself does not know how long he will continue to play for his nation. Ronaldo has already made an incredible 212 international appearances (130 goals). This has set him a world record. He has not yet given any concrete thought to retiring. Not even after the European Championship, where he was criticized for his goalless tournament. “On the contrary: it motivated me even more to carry on, to be honest,” said CR7 ahead of the Nations League duel with Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday.
Ronaldo is fundamentally convinced that he will find the right way out: “When the time comes, I will leave. This decision will not be difficult for me.” He cites defender Pepe as a role model, who played for the national team until he retired this summer at the age of 41. The defender “went through the front door,” says Ronaldo.
