Cristiano Ronaldo is “not going to surrender” and can characteristic on the 2026 World Cup, in keeping with Portugal team-mate Vitinha.
The Selecao skipper holds the worldwide report for essentially the most caps (216) and most targets (133) since making his senior bow in August 2003.
Ronaldo additionally captained Portugal to their triumphs at Euro 2016 and the inaugural Nations League three years later.
The 39-year-old has appeared in 5 separate editions of the World Cup between 2006 and 2022, but soccer’s largest prize has eluded him.
Nonetheless, he was subjected to widespread criticism after failing to attain at Euro 2024, the place Portugal bowed out on the quarter-final stage after shedding to France on penalties, whereas many declare his presence is now hindering his nation’s progress.
Ronaldo can be 41 when the World Cup is held in North America, however worldwide colleague Vitinha is adamant the Al-Nassr ahead can be current for his or her nation.
“39 years outdated and nonetheless a starter for the nationwide staff, I’ve no rationalization for this longevity,” the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder informed RMC podcast Rothen s’enflamme.
“He has already mentioned it, and I think about it’s the professionalism he has in every thing he does. Within the morning, within the night, day-after-day of his profession, it’s unimaginable.
“I can think about the efforts and sacrifices he should make and has made. And I additionally think about that’s what has saved him on this situation at 39 years outdated.
“It’s a privilege for me. We’re small, we’re youngsters, we dream of taking part in with him in the future, and it’s taking place.
“Fortunately, I’ve had fairly just a few years to benefit from the nationwide staff with him. In fact, he can be there [at the 2026 World Cup]; he’s not going to surrender.”
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— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 29, 2024
