Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has sensationally refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo featuring in the 2030 World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, despite the Al-Nassr superstar being 41 years old right now, Ronaldo‘s unique mental drive can help see him compete favourably when the tournament reaches Portuguese shores.
Stressing that CR7’s desire to improve never fades, he backed Cristiano to keep going regardless of the trophies he has already collected throughout his storied career.
His words, “We’ve come to a conclusion: I believe Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t play to win a specific title, either collectively or individually. His secret isn’t what he eats, it’s his hunger.
Whatever he wins, the next day he has the same hunger to improve. I think having that objective allows for longevity. I’ve worked with many, many players who, the day after winning a UEFA Champions League or a Ballon d’Or, don’t have the same hunger.
He will fight for it. I think no one should doubt that, at least he has earned that right. Don’t think that this isn’t a topic of discussion and conversation within the coaching staff, because we would love to be able to pass on Cristiano Ronaldo’s example to all young footballers in Portugal.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, and grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António. He is the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro, who worked as a cook in the hospitality industry and a cleaning woman, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener at the Junta de Freguesia of Santo António and part-time kit man for football club Andorinha.
Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United was completed on 12 August 2003, too late for the 2003 FA Community Shield but in time for their game against Bolton Wanderers on the opening day of the 2003–04 season, and made him the first Portuguese player to sign for the club.
Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee at the time of £80 million (€94 million). His contract, which ran until 2015, was worth €11 million per year and contained a €1 billion buy-out clause.
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