Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese soccer sensation, has consistently been a topic of discussion among soccer enthusiasts. The 38-year-old has had a remarkable career and he sits on the throne of being the highest goalscorer ever in the game. Since joining Al Nassr at the start of 2023, he has shown everyone why he is still one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldo’s tenure at Al Nassr has been nothing short of spectacular. Till now, he has scored a whopping 25 goals in 30 matches for the club. Not only has he scored goals, but he also has assisted 8 times, which shows his versatility on the pitch. Furthermore, Ronaldo scored 40 goals in 2023, which is more than both Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are currently in their prime.
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the year’s topscorer ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe 😳
He’s 38. Will he ever stop scoring? 🍷 pic.twitter.com/hSiWKUwhC5
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 17, 2023
The Portuguese International has performed exceptionally well for his National Team as well. He has gotten off to a flying start with his new coach Roberto Martinez. He has already scored 9 goals in 7 matches working under him. Recently, the Spanish manager was asked ‘if Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the 2026 World Cup’.
Roberto Martinez replied, “No one can go against something that Cristiano can have if he really wants it. He has an ability that I have never seen before in another player. I have never worked with a player who shows so many sacrifices. He takes a lot of care of his body and if he can handle it, with his love for the national team and football, we can see Cristiano for a long time.”
The coach of Portugal praised Ronaldo for his work ethic on and off the pitch. Even though he did not make any confirmed statement. He did predict that due to Ronaldo’s love for the national team and soccer, the fans can expect to see him play for a long time.
🚨Can Cristiano Ronaldo play the 2026 World Cup?
Roberto Martinez:
“No one can go against something that Cristiano can have if he really wants it. He has an ability that I have never seen before in another player. I have never worked with a player who shows so many sacrifices.… pic.twitter.com/03jNYpbZrO
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) October 20, 2023
Ronaldo managed to achieve the best numbers of his career after he turned 30 years old. This clearly shows that he is capable of playing at the top level even when he is old. And this just promises to be a good sign for his fans around the world.
Roberto Martinez’s reply to whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play in the 2030 World Cup
Reporters did not stop at 2026, they went as far as to ask Roberto Martinez ‘if Ronaldo will be able to play in the 2030 World Cup as well’. The Portuguese coach gave an even more interesting answer to this question.
He said, “When a player reaches 30 years of age, he sees it every year as a gift. From the age of 35, he considers every year as a privilege. Cristiano enjoys these days and is in a good and sweet moment in the Saudi project, and this is highlighted in the national team.”
🚨Can Cristiano play in the 2030 World Cup?
Roberto Martinez:
When a player reaches 30 years of age, he sees it every year as a gift. From the age of 35, he considers every year as a privilege. Cristiano enjoys these days and is in a good and sweet moment in the Saudi project,… pic.twitter.com/OpGyRK7r1N
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) October 20, 2023
While answering the question, Roberto Martinez did not make any comments about Ronaldo playing in the 2030 World Cup. But he did imply that Ronaldo is enjoying his years playing in Saudi Arabia. And this is naturally being reflected in his National team performances. Furthermore, the coach basically pointed out that it is up to Cristiano if he can actually manage to play in the next World Cups.
Indeed, it is unclear to everyone who loves Ronaldo whether he will play in any of the upcoming World Cups. But, one thing is for sure, the fans should savour every moment they get to witness the phenomenon, that is Cristiano Ronaldo on the soccer pitch.