{
  "id": 968518,
  "title": "Evra predicts how many more years Ronaldo will keep playing football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/evra-predicts-how-many-more-years-ronaldo-will-keep-playing-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:01:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/evra-predicts-how-many-more-years-ronaldo-will-keep-playing-football/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has expressed his belief on how many more years Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will continue his football career. Both Evra and Ronaldo were teammates at Old Trafford in the past. Currently, Evra has retired from the sport since 2019, while Ronaldo, aged 41, is preparing for another season with Al-Nassr after participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\nIn an interview with Heavy Sports, Evra praised Ronaldo's professionalism, stating that he was more dedicated than any other player he has played alongside. Evra mentioned that Ronaldo would arrive at training at 8 a.m., even though the team's training started at 10 a.m., showcasing his unwavering commitment to the sport. Evra further elaborated that Cristiano has a 'nice disease' - an addiction to hard work and pushing his limits. This aspect of Ronaldo's personality, according to Evra, is what makes him a long-lasting player in the football world.\n\nEvra's prediction of Ronaldo playing for another one or two years illustrates his confidence in the player's longevity and determination. Thus, Evra's insight suggests that Ronaldo may still have a few more years left in his football career.",
  "summary": "Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has predicted how many more years Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo will keep playing football. Evra and Ronaldo were former teammates at Manchester United during their time together at Old Trafford in the past. Evra, 45, retired from football in 2019, while Ronaldo, 41, meanwhile, is gearing up for another […] Evra predicts how many more years…",
  "key_points": [
    "Patrice Evra predicts Ronaldo will play for 1-2 more years.",
    "Evra and Ronaldo were teammates at Manchester United.",
    "Ronaldo is 41 years old and preparing for Al-Nassr season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Evra's prediction that Ronaldo will play for another one or two years underscores his confidence in Ronaldo's ability to sustain his career due to his exceptional professionalism and work ethic.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}