"IT MIGHT BE MY LAST YEAR": RETIREMENT SIGNAL FROM RONALDO

"I have two tasks in front of me: to win the Nations League and to reach a thousand goals in my career. Did I make this an obsession? No. Because if you make it an obsession, negativities can happen," began Cristiano Ronaldo, making highly striking statements. The forty-one-year-old Portuguese star gave a clear signal to the sports public that he slowly ended his professional career. The successful attacker used the expressions, "Will this be my last year? I do not know, but it might be." Stating that he aimed to stay on the pitch as long as his body and mind allowed, the experienced name argued that he deserved to be in the Portuguese National Team and clearly showed this with his goals. The answers the forty-one-year-old player gave about his physical condition also drew great attention. Reminding his performance at Al Nassr, the legendary name stated that he had the power to play for ninety minutes but would not stay on the pitch for the full time in all four matches ahead. Underlining his respect for head coach Jorge Jesus, the experienced footballer expressed that he did not worry at all if he stayed on the bench and the decision was completely under the responsibility of his coach. Expressing that he waited completely ready to play, the experienced forward showed a harsh reaction to the media constantly putting him on the target board. Emphasizing that he got used to not being loved, the legendary player stated that he only focused on the people who loved and supported him. Saying he knew very well that some media outlets took great pleasure in attacking him, the star clearly stated that such efforts never worked. Stating that he saw immense love from his people, Ronaldo added that the pride of representing his country was a much greater honor than what all other international players did. These sincere statements of the star instantly adorned the headlines in Europe.

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