At the World Cup this evening, Lionel Messi won’t want to lead Argentina over Croatia.
It has been revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to leave his international obligations before Argentina’s World Cup match against Croatia this evening. And the fact that the Portuguese star isn’t ready to give up just yet sends a message to Lionel Messi. The 37-year-old may not make an appearance at another major tournament after all, depending on how well this tournament in Qatar goes.
Ronaldo entered the World Cup with the intention of leading Portugal to the trophy and further cementing his place in football lore.
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His tournament got off to a decent start when his team defeated Ghana 3-2 on matchday one thanks to a penalty shootout goal he made.
Ronaldo eventually deteriorated, though. He was then downgraded to the position of replacement for games against Switzerland and Morocco after failing to make an impression against Uruguay and South Korea.
The fact that Portugal lost to the latter on Saturday afternoon seemed to mark the end of an era despite the fact that he entered both games.
Ronaldo sobbed as he left the field, his head bowed, not noticing the pitch invader who had attempted to comfort him.
Many believed that this was his final appearance on such a stage. Retirement must not be too far away at the age of 37.
Today, however, it was revealed that Ronaldo has no plans to hang up his boots. He believes he can still compete at the greatest level, and that goes for both club and international football.
Ronaldo has essentially told Messi that he will still be around no matter what happens in the World Cup from this moment on by choosing not to retire.
Many believed that this was his final appearance on such a stage. Retirement must not be too far away at the age of 37.
Today, however, it was revealed that Ronaldo has no plans to hang up his boots. He believes he can still compete at the greatest level, and that goes for both club and international football.
Ronaldo has essentially told Messi that he will still be around no matter what happens in the World Cup from this moment on by choosing not to retire.
And Ronaldo has made it clear he has no immediate plans to give up the game they both adore while Messi strives for gold and a trophy that has thus far eluded him.
The direction Ronaldo takes with his club will be interesting to see.
After lambasting Erik ten Hag, the Glazers, and the club’s Carrington training facility in an interview with Piers Morgan, he was able to obtain a United exit last month.
When his future at Old Trafford remained uncertain over the summer, Ronaldo was connected with Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli.
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia looks to be the 37-year-lone old’s reputable suitor, though, so far.