In Saudi Arabia They are already talking about the withdrawal of Cristiano Ronaldo, and they even put a date on it. It would be in 2026, after World Cup of the United States, Mexico and Canada, where he intends to take advantage of his last opportunity to be world champion, the only major title he is missing. A tournament in which a new format will be launched in which 48 teams will participate.
With that wish in mind, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would have communicated to the leadership of the Al-Nassr before leaving for the national team break with Portugal, its intention to renew until 2027. In this way, it could continue preparing for the challenge of 2026 in the Saudi Leaguewhere he has been playing since the beginning of this year.
And the winning mentality that characterizes him means that at 38 years old he continues with the goal of winning a World Cup between his eyes, a title that has always eluded him throughout his five participations. Only he and five other players have played so many World Cup events and, if he reaches the 2026 World Cup, he would become the player with the most World Cup appearances in history. The Portuguese would reach this championship at 41 years old.
The person in charge of establishing this possible retirement date for Cristiano Ronaldo has been Ali Al-Harbi, Arab journalist who revealed it on his social networks: «Cristiano Ronaldo informed the management of the Saudi club before his trip to the Portuguese national team concentration that he wants to renew his contract until the beginning of 2027. Cristiano wants to play in the 2026 World Cup as long as it is possible. Al-Nassr player, and then he will announce his retirement from football.
Cristiano Ronaldo set the trend
Let us remember that back in December Cristiano Ronaldo became one of the first footballers to embark on the Arab adventure. Then, gold balls like Karim Benzema and other great stars of Europe such as Neymar. Even his team surrounded him with old acquaintances on the old continent such as Sadio Mane o Marcelo Brozovic.
His well-being in Arabia after almost a year in Al-Nassr is the order of the day with that supposed request for expansion that they report in the country of middle East this Monday. His team is going through a really good moment in the Saudi League. Currently, they are third with 19 points, four behind the leader, the Al Hilaland they aim directly to be a clear candidate to take the title this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s figures are also more than notable. With 11 goals and six assists in 11 games, the Portuguese continues to demonstrate every day that, although his level is no longer adequate for a great Europa, Yes, he is at his best to bring Al-Nassr closer to the titles and, why not, to perform with his team. The statistics prove it, since now he himself is the top scorer of the Saudi League.
In this new international window he will continue to be the captain of Portugal and will seek to lead them towards the Euro 2024a title that he did win in 2016 against France, in a tournament that was hosted and organized by the French country.
2023-10-09 18:06:01
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