Article by Romeo Ene – published Wednesday, October 08, 2025, 10:28 / Updated Wednesday, October 08, 2025 10:39
Cristiano Ronaldo (40 years old), the striker of Of Nass And one of the greatest footballers in history, spoke about the moment of withdrawal. Awarded at the “Portugal Football Globes” Gala, the Portuguese star has revealed that he has the same passion for sport and will continue to enjoy every moment on the field.
This is despite the fact that family and close friends suggest to hang the boots in which. At 40, Ronaldo He claims that he feels quiet and motivated to participate in next year's World Championship, the last in his career.
Maybe! Cristiano Ronaldo does not want to hear about withdrawing from football: “Why not continue?”
“We have to think about the present, to take every match. Our goal is, of course, to go to the World Cup and win it, but we have to take everything step by step.
Now we have two matches, and as the coach Roberto Martinez said, we must enjoy the moment. We play at home, in front of our supporters, and we know that when we play at home we are very strong.
For me it is a proud to play for the national team. I always feel the support of the Portuguese, whether the match goes in a good direction or not. It always helps us. I am sure it will be fine and we will qualify for the world”, Ronaldo's speech began, according to Abola.Pt.
Portugal will play two matches on their own field this month, in the World Championship preliminaries. Will meet Ireland (October 11) and Hungary (October 14).
Lusitanii are in the first place in group F, with 6 points out of 6. On 2 E Armenia, with 3.
Ronaldo does not give back: “It is not a final career prize”
About the award received (“Globe Prestigio”) Ronaldo said that he does not see him as a sign of withdrawal, but as a recognition of his career. “It is not a career final prize. I see it as an appreciation for years of work, dedication and ambition.
I like to win, to help young people, and they help me maintain my level and continue to evolve. This gives me energy: the competition with the young people. I still have a passion for football.
People, especially those in my family, say to me: «It's time to stop. You won everything you could. Why do you want to score a thousand goals? » But I don't think so.
I think I can still do good things, I can help my club and national team. So why not continue? I am sure that when I withdraw, I will do it reconciled, because I gave everything.
I know I don't have many years to play, but I want to enjoy the most of those who have remained. “
If I was 20 years old, I would have said I want to “eat the world”. Now I no longer see things like that, age allows you to see things differently.
I have a philosophy of living from day to day. Things move quickly, change, you can't make long -term plans.
– Cristiano Ronaldoone of the greatest footballers in history
