Is this Cristiano Ronaldo’s final international game for Portugal? The renowned footballer’s near future plans were revealed in a report.
Has Cristiano Ronaldo’s time with Portugal come to an end? The team’s exit from Euro 2024 in the quarter-finals has left many wondering if Ronaldo will retire from international football after the tournament. Ronaldo was not at his best throughout the tournament, failing to score a single goal before the team was eliminated. However, according to reports, Ronaldo is not yet ready to retire from international football. In fact, he is determined to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and win the trophy.
Even in the quarterfinal match against France, where Les Bleus prevailed through another penalty shootout, Ronaldo struggled to score for his team and had a lackluster Euro 2024 campaign. However, according to a report in Relevo, Ronaldo isn’t done yet. He has his sights set on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he hopes to become the first player in history to appear and score in six editions of the main tournament.
Ronaldo entered the 2024 European Championship fresh off a successful season with Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, when he scored 50 goals across all competitions; nonetheless, his play was ineffective in helping Portugal score goals.
Ronaldo acknowledged after Portugal defeated Slovenia in the quarterfinals that this would be his final European Championship.
“Football provides you both initial pain and ultimate ecstasy. These are moments beyond explanation. I failed to take advantage of the opportunity to lead the national team. Oblak performed a nice save. I had to review the penalty; I’m not sure if I shot good or poorly, but throughout the year, I never missed, and Oblak came through for me when I needed him most. The most crucial thing is to enjoy the qualification process. The team performed incredibly well, and we battled all the way to the finish. If you look closely at the game, Portugal deserved to win since they had more opportunities, the player stated.
However, the legendary football player has not yet given a definite statement about his future on the international scene.
