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Cristiano Ronaldo says this is his last World Cup in combative press conference

Cristiano Ronaldo says this is his last World Cup in combative press conference

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2 min readJul 6, 2026 12:47 AM IST Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last time he plays in the tournament. Playing in his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo will renew his bid to win the title for the first time in his illustrious career when Portugal face Spain in the Round of 16 in Dallas on Monday (Tuesday 12.30am IST). “Yes, it’s my last one. Let’s go and enjoy it,” said Ronaldo in a press conference ahead of the game. It was a rather combative interaction with the press with Ronaldo calling out journalists who he said don’t “like” him. Portugal’s decision to keep Ronaldo on the field for the entirety of their matches in the group stage had been questioned before the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was substituted in the 81st minute of their dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32. Ronaldo had converted a penalty kick in the match and said after it that he will make a decision on …

‘Retirement soon means in 10 years,’ jokes Cristiano Ronaldo before clarifying when he plans to end illustrious career | Football News

‘Retirement soon means in 10 years,’ jokes Cristiano Ronaldo before clarifying when he plans to end illustrious career | Football News

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Cristiano Ronaldo has put a timeline on when he will be ending his career but the Portuguese kept it vague. The 40-year-old, who is looking to make a record sixth appearance in the FIFA World Cup in next year’s edition, first joked that he might play for 10 more years before stating that the World Cup will be his last. “Soon for me means in 10 years… No, I’m joking,” Ronaldo said via video call at a Saudi-hosted global summit on tourism and investment.“I’m really enjoying the moment right now. As you know, in football, when you reach some age, you count the months very quick.“I feel very good in this moment. I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp. I’m enjoying my game in the national team. But of course, let’s be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years.” Portugal are on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and Ronaldo confirmed that this will be his last appearance in the tournament. “Definitely, yes, because I …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his biological age: ‘I am 29 years old! Can play football for 10 more years!’ | Football News

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his biological age: ‘I am 29 years old! Can play football for 10 more years!’ | Football News

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Cristiano Ronaldo is 40 years old but says he is “physiologically 11 years younger” after tests done by a technology company. He even joked that he can now “play football for another 10 years”. It was tests carried out by Whoop, a tech company specialising in fitness trackers and health monitoring devices that he is the brand ambassador. The tests included measuring physiological data like heart rate, heart rate variability that then gives information into his exertion, recovery and sleep. Speaking on the Whoop podcast, Ronaldo revealed he has a biological age of 28.9. “I don’t believe it’s so good: my age is 28.9 years,” he told the host after learning he is biologically 11 years younger than his actual age. He even jested: “That means I’m going to be playing football for another 10 years!” The podcast reveals that he does 17,000 steps a day. “That’s how I live my life: I always move, football or playing with kids. So, I am not surprised.” He gets more than 7 hours of sleep. “Sleep is …

Cristiano Ronaldo set to make history: First to play in six European Championships | Football News

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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the national team’s 26-member squad for this summer’s European Championships and is set to become the first-ever player to feature in six editions of the tournament. Ronaldo, who played his first-ever Euros in 2004, previously was on level with Iker Casillas to have featured in five editions of the tournament. “Cristiano? It’s better to talk about the data. He’s a player who’s scored 42 goals in 41 games for his club,” Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said. “That shows his continuity and physical ability to always be fit, as well as the quality he has in front of goal, which we really like and need,” he added. The Al-Nassr captain, who completed the move to Saudi Arabia from Manchester United midway through the 2022/23 season, has netted 42 goals and provided 13 assists for the Saudi Pro League club across all competitions. The 39-year-old had led Portugal to their first-ever European title in 2016 and has 14 goals to his name in the finals. The all-time leading international goalscorer had …