Cristiano Ronaldo has been the one to go beyond his age as he approaches his 40s, and that age is just a number when it comes to high-performance levels. Recently, the Al Nassr striker, who has already scored the highest number of international goals in the history of men’s football, equalled the all-time qualification goals in the World Cup, thus another indication that he is as driven as ever.
In an open chat with the foreign press, Ronaldo broke the silence about having to retire gracefully, something he is obviously not thinking of anytime soon. Even when his relatives and supporters propose that he has accomplished all, the Portuguese legend says that his body and mind continue to work on the highest level. “Why not? I am still making good things, serving my club and my national team, so why stop?” he said.
At the Portugal Football Globes, Ronaldo received the Prestige Award, but he did not consider it a parting prize but a trophy of perseverance and meaning. His input to Al Nassr and Portugal would be viewed as consistent instead of long, which is the main characteristic of his 20-year career.
Ronaldo will be important in terms of his experience and leadership as Portugal strives to ensure a place in the World Cup. He feels confident that his team is in good shape to deliver, as he says, “We have to do everything by bit.” He is or he is not going to get the elusive 1,000-goal record. Still, either way, certainly, Ronaldo’s mentality will not be retiring any time soon when it comes to redefining the history of football.
