According to reports, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has decided not to retire from international football as he aims to participate in UEFA Euro 2024.
Portugal had a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, where he lost 0-1 to Morocco in the quarter-finals at Al-Thumama Stadium. It was a bittersweet end for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is likely to play in his final World Cup. The Portuguese captain was out of form and could only score in the first set. The 37-year-old then sat on the bench in the round of 16 match against Switzerland, with Fernando his Santos backing Gonzalo his Ramos as the team’s only forward, and the Benfica man scoring his hat in his World Cup debut. Scoring a trick, Portugal scored his 6th goal. : 1 win. But against Morocco, Youssef en Nesiri dominated every division with a 1-0 win in the 42nd minute. Ronaldo came on as a second-half substitute but failed to persuade Portugal to return.
Many fans expect him to retire from international football after the World Cup and it is now reported that he could continue for several more years.Correio da Manha says Ronaldo is now retired He is aiming to be part of the Portugal squad for UEFA Euro 2024.
Ronaldo, now a free agent, will reportedly join Saudi club Al Nassr for two and a half years, worth €200 million per season. Recently, Al Nassr head coach Rudy Garcia also provided an update on the rumors. “If you have any questions about Cristiano Ronaldo, I’ll tell you right away. You know me, I’m not talking about this story. Wait, let our championship begin again.”