‘It is not important now’: Cristiano Ronaldo plays down international retirement claim
DUBAI: Following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed a statement by his sister that he would be retiring from international football at the end of the tournament.
“Enjoy it while it lasts. It’s ending soon. The info I have, from a reliable source … this is his last dance. I believe it’s not today that they’ll say goodbye, but it’s coming soon. I strongly believe this is the farewell,” Katya Aveiro told Sport TV channel.
“So enjoy it a lot because it will be difficult to find someone after 200 goals. I’m talking about the Portuguese national team,” she added.
However, Ronaldo, having scored a penalty in Portugal’s win, responded by saying that he has not taken a decision yet.
