2011-2023 Sports Mole Ltd. All rights reserved. Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from football. At this stage, no. Do you have a news tip or story you would like to share with KickOff? Ronaldo started on the bench for Portugal's games in the last 16 a 6-1 victory over Switzerland and the quarter-finals. pic.twitter.com/CCH8ggHkTv, Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 10, 2022. Kurdi takes advantage by stealing the ball off Ronaldo and manages to keep the forward at bay. Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup record analysed after bowing out with no knockout goals. I feel it, I want it, and my desire is to take Portugal to the highest level. However, Bounous heroics secured a historic night for the Moroccans. This defeat could see Cristiano Ronaldo taking retirement from football all together after a glittering career of almost two decades. READ MORE: Kyrgios' unlikely doubles date with feuding rival, READ MORE: Candice Warner cops 'vile' abuse in front of kids, READ MORE: A-Leagues' $10m grand final cash grab infuriates fans. Ronaldo made a substitute appearance in the second-half but failed to inspire Portugal to a comeback. Ronaldo, who has scored 118 goals in 196 international appearances for Portugal, allegedly sees himself leading his country out at Euro 2024 as is determined to win the competition for a second time after lifting the trophy in 2016. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at club level is currently uncertain after having his contract with Manchester United terminated at the end of last month following a scathing interview about the Red Devils with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Ronaldo came off the bench in the second half, but could not affect the result of the game. In addition to the European Championships, with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo has won five UEFA Champions Leagues, four FIFA Club World Cups, three Premier League titles, two Spanish La Liga titles and the Italian Scudetto twice. The 2016 European champions bowed out at the quarter-final stage at last year's World Cup after losing to African giants Morocco. Our championship is about to start again.". The reality is that virtually every footballer throughout history has picked up one knock or two and this takes a toll on their bodies later on in their careers and even beyond retirement. Before making a historic appearance in the 2021 final of the Copa America on Sunday, Lionel Messi had famously opted to take a premature retirement when Argentina last made it to the summit clash of the South American Football Championship. I think 40 will be a good age but I don't know, I don't know the future. Ronaldo has urged Neymar not to retire from international football following Brazil's exit from the World Cup. The average world class footballer plays between 55 - 60 top-level matches every season for club and country. took the lead from Youssef En-Nesyris towering first-half goal. However, Ronaldo's international future has also been questioned, with the legendary forward hinting that he may call time on his 19-year career with the national team. This was surely Ronaldos final appearance in a World Cup match, as the Portuguese talisman would be aged 41 during the FIFA World Cup 2026. He had been expected to quit at the end of the season but the early elimination of his club, Corinthians, from the Copa Libertadores brought forward the date. "I want to play two years more, three years more. His next move took him back to Spain, where he joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2002 for 20m. Red-Hot Pirates pick up sixth straight win, Myeni, Mahamutsa on brink of securing Botswana promotion, My welcome to the league moment - Isaac Mabotsa. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. The story was much the same in the second match against Serbia. Morocco will face defending champions France in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo: all about his retirement date - El Futbolero US Click here to register:https://www.snl24.com/auth/signin. MX23RW : Monday, May 1 15:41:49| >> :600:3221205:3221205: ID:501914:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect6968: Cristiano Ronaldo future - Click here for more stories, Click here for more stories about Cristiano Ronaldo, Click here for more stories about Portugal. He has scored just one goal in all competitions and he issued a transfer request this past summer. This World Cup was supposed to be the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo. At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports.

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