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.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister hints at his World Cup retirement, spotlighting his troubled Binance NFT partnership and a billion-dollar class-action lawsuit.

Kátia Aveiro claimed Portugal fans can 'say goodbye' to the 41-year-old star and the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be his 'last dance'