Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo gives one condition to stop playing for Portugal
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has given one condition that would make him stop playing for the national team. The 41-year-old said he would stop representing Portugal once it is confirmed that the team no longer relies on him. He suggested that the country’s president and football fans still want him to continue playing, hence his […] Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo gives one condition to…
Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed one condition that would prompt him to retire from representing his national team. The 41-year-old stated that he would cease playing for Portugal once it becomes evident that the team no longer depends on him. Ronaldo indicated that the country’s president and football fans still desire him to continue playing, which is why he remains part of the national team.
Addressing the media prior to the UEFA Nations League match against Wales, the Al Nassr defender said, "If Portugal no longer rely on me, I can leave from today. I have no problem with that." Ronaldo further added, "Or even the president. When they no longer depend on me in the national team, I'll be the first to speak to them about it."
Ronaldo emphasized, "If they rely on me, I rely on them. And the Portuguese people rely on me. That's why I continue playing for the national team."
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