Cristiano Ronaldo, the legend of world football, has made it clear that he still has much to offer in the king sport. Despite suggestions from his family that he slow down, the Al Nassr striker maintains his passion and hunger for success.
Cristiano Ronaldo: “I still have gas in the tank”
The Portuguese star, the all-time top scorer at the national team level with 141 goals in 223 matches for Portugal, remains motivated to compete at the highest level. At 40 years old, Ronaldo has demonstrated his relevance by scoring five goals in six appearances for Al Nassr this season. In addition, he recently equaled the record for the top scorer in the history of World Cup qualifying, scoring his 39th goal.“People, especially my family, say: ‘It’s time for you to stop. You’ve done it all. Why do you want to score a thousand goals?’ But I don’t think so. I think I’m still producing good things, I’m helping my club and the national team, and why not keep going?”
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo has not given any indication of when he will retire from football. He recently signed a new contract with Al Nassr, which will keep him in the Saudi league until June 2027. In addition, he led Portugal to victory in the UEFA Nations League. The forward, who has scored more than 940 goals in his career, expressed his honor to play for the national team. The 2026 World Cup could be his last chance to win the only major trophy he lacks, but for now, he focuses on the immediate challenges. Portugal, with Ronaldo at the helm, will face the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match and then Hungary on October 14. “I am sure that the next matches will go well and we will qualify for the World Cup,” Ronaldo stated. “Obviously, our goal is to go to the World Cup and win, but we have to go step by step.”“I like to win, help the younger generations, and they also help me maintain my level and keep competing. That’s what excites me: competing with the younger ones. I still feel passion for this”.
Cristiano Ronaldo
