SUMMARY
- Cristiano Ronaldo is a top international soccer player who captains and leads the Portuguese team as one of their main forwards.
- Questions were raised about Ronaldo's future with the national side after Portugal's exit from FIFA World Cup 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the best international soccer performers in the last decade or so. The 38-year-old captains his country at the highest level. In addition to his responsibility of leading his team, he remains one of the main forward players for the Portuguese side.
However, after Portugal’s disappointing exit from the FIFA World Cup 2022, there were several questions raised about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo with his national side. Since then various reports with different perspectives have surfaced in the media regarding the matter.
A recent report has been published by ‘CristianoXtra’ on ‘X’. It depicts the thoughts of Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes on CR7’s future with Portugal on the international stage. Fernando Gomes has reportedly stated – “The only thing for certain at the moment is that Cristiano will not leave Portugal until after I leave office”.
🚨 President of Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes: “The only thing for certain at the moment is that Cristiano will not leave Portugal until after I leave office. In fact, if he continues with the strength & ambition he has shown I imagine he will continue for many… pic.twitter.com/k64Jf8xnKY
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 26, 2023
The national team President further expressed – “In fact, if he (Ronaldo) continues with the strength and ambition he has shown I imagine he will continue for many more years”. Fans have been reading different versions of speculated rumors regarding CR7’s stint with the Portugal team. However, this statement from the President himself might clear their doubts for this moment.
CR7 was snubbed out from the starting 11 of the team a few times during the last FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign. But, putting those disappointments back in the past, he has further performed well for Portugal on the international stage in the year 2023. In the absence of him, the Portuguese team lacks that firepower in their attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo on his future with Portugal national team
The veteran number seven was pretty calculated in expressing his thoughts regarding his future with the Portuguese national team. The report documented by ‘Portugal Business News’, reflects CR7’s thoughts on his path ahead.
The Al-Nassr player stated – “Life is dynamic, and you don’t know what can happen”. He further inflicted on his willingness to live in the “moment”. Regarding his future, he reflected – “I want to enjoy the moment, aspire to go to the European Championship and have an excellent Euro 2024”. “And everything else we’ll see”, the veteran forward asserted.
It is quite clear that CR7 wants to take one step at a time. He doesn’t seem that bothered about thinking too much in the long term. He certainly seems to be enjoying his soccer this year. However, the veteran’s aim to have a good UEFA Euro 2024, reflects his hunger for achieving more on the international stage.