The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner who has scored 101 international goals for Portugal stated that he is ready to retire and would do that immediately after the 2022 FIFA world cup. Ronaldo is currently leading the goalscoring charts in Serie A with 19 goals to his name. Mar 29, 2021 08:08 AM While there is still no indication of Messi retiring anytime soon, while collecting his sixth Ballon d'Or in December 2019, the 33-year-old indicated that his glorious career might be coming to an end. Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he will retire from football "in four or five years" and from that point on will live "like a king." 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Speaking to Sportbible.com, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said, "I still love football. Mar 28, 2021 10:26 AM in Bafana, 37 In an emotional press conference on 14 February, he cited pain and hypothyroidism as the reasons for his premature retirement. in English Premier League, 46 1 /1 Ronaldo could retire at Juventus, claims Mendes. Ronaldo has already passed that point, while Lionel Messi will do so in 2023. Back in 2017, while plying his trade for Real Madrid, Ronaldo shocked fans in an interview when he claimed that he wants to continue playing till he's 41. However, the Juventus forward also explained happiness is the key to a long career and also reiterated he could play until he is 41. Cristiano Ronaldo has teased a retirement from playing football. He has 10 goals in 14 matches with Juventus this season. ALSO READ: Kylian Mbappe Named Most Valuable Player In World At €185M, Premier League Stars Follow. United legend Patrice Evra … in Bafana. Ronaldo noted that in the past, players used to retire in their early 30s. Ronaldo is the leading Champions League goalscorer of all time, followed by Messi of course, but it is interesting to note that Messi boasts more European Golden Shoe awards (six to Ronaldo's four). Mar 29, 2021 03:22 PM Here are 14 stars who retired from football in 2020: 175 Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid, I'm '100 per cent certain' he's NOT going to Manchester United, says Carlo Ancelotti. He's scored 23 goals across all competitions for Barcelona this season. The Portuguese superstar, currently 36, is showing no signs of slowing down at the moment. "It doesn't matter the age. Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about retirement (Image: GETTY) But the Portugal international is adamant that his body is showing no sign of slowing down. Ronaldo is still not thinking about retirement Ronaldo confident that he is the best footballer currently Ronaldo holds a number of accolades and world records Ronaldo … Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he could retire from football as early as next year but insists he's 'happy' at Juventus for the time being. Ronaldo is currently leading the goalscoring charts in Serie A with 19 goals to his name. Feb 02, 2021 07:14 PM But the 34-year-old could be set to retire. The former Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid forward is approaching his 36th birthday in February 2021, but still feels in excellent shape and condition. I hope to play many, many years more but you never know.". The Portgual captain however suggested he […] However, with Lionel Messi around and being two years and four months younger than Ronaldo, the 36-year-old's record achievement still isn't safe. Dec 07, 2020 12:34 PM In total, Ronaldo has scored 25 goals across all competitions for the Bianconeri so far. All rights reserved. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi Surprises Elche Goalkeeper By Asking For His Jersey After Impressive Win. Cristiano Ronaldo has his future all planned out. The Juventus superstar is now 34, but he has shown few signs of … Mar 30, 2021 10:50 PM in Players Abroad, 36 What is important is the mind," he told BBC Sport. While both Ronaldo and Messi have scored over 700 career goals respectively, they are also the only currently active players to achieve that feat. in World News, 7 Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hinted he could be ready to hang up his boots at the end of this season. Mar 28, 2021 03:42 PM The debate about who was better between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is sure to go on for decades even after the legendary pair finally hang up their boots, but when all is said and done, numbers will tell much of the story. CRISTIANO RONALDO agreed a remarkable transfer back to Manchester United in 2013 before Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement halted those plans. Ronaldo was originally going to retire at the end of the 2011 season however it had been a very bad start to the New Year for him and the team he captained Corinthians who … He wants to stay with Real Madrid for the next decade and retire at the La Liga powerhouse at age 41, the star has told reporters. While the competition between the two still remains tight as ever, it promises to be an interesting battle to see who will finish as the highest scorer between the two. Ronaldo could retire at Juventus, claims Mendes. Earlier this month, while playing for Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the monumental feat of becoming the all-time top goalscorer in football as he surpassed previous record holder, Josef Bican. The Juve attacker is already 36, yet he remains one of the highest goalscorers in Italy this season. "The moment is good, I feel happy, I feel sharp and in a good moment in my life. Bafana Confirm Starting XI, No TV Coverage! February 26, 2021 - 9:00 pm. This could possibly mean that Ronaldo might call it quits next summer. Mar 29, 2021 11:59 AM Cristiano Ronaldo reassured Juventus supporters and his legions of fans worldwide that at 34 he's not ready for retirement yet. Ronaldo, whose contract with Serie Aclub Juventus runs till 2022, has hinted at hanging his boots as he said he wants to focus on the world of business instead. Copyright © Soccer Laduma, 2021. Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to expire in the summer and reports indicated that the Argentine legend might join another top European club this summer. in AFCON, Mar 29, 2021 01:54 PM The Portuguese superstar, currently 36, is showing no signs of slowing down at the moment. I live in the present, in the moment. Hence, Messi averages 0.81 goals per game, which is slightly better than Ronaldo's average. in Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 The Portuguese captain has played in four different leagues and clubs. Mar 30, 2021 04:00 PM The … Juventus Ace Cristiano Ronaldo Promises No Signs Of Slowdown Until Retirement: WATCH Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has asserted his commitment of giving it his best for the love of his fans as long as he continues playing on the field. Cristiano Ronaldo is ageless. In his 19 seasons as a professional, Ronaldo is averaging 0.73 goals per game. Ronaldo only signed a four-year contract with the Serie A champions last summer, following his £100million transfer from Real Madrid. 10 Richest African Footballers In The World, Past & Present, All 23 Teams Who've Already Qualified For AFCON Revealed, 10 SA Players Silently Making Their Mark Abroad, Angry Ronaldo Breaks Silence After Storming Off. Here are 14 stars who retired from football in 2020: Ronaldo joined the club from Real Madrid in 2018 and has proved a hit in Turin. Ronaldo will be 37 years old when the next World Cup rolls around, but has often hinted that he wants play at the highest level until he is 40. Wales head coach, Ryan Giggs, has revealed the age Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will retire from football. “Right now, I’ve got a biological age of 23,” said the Portuguese international. While retirement may not be on Ronaldo's mind yet, family time is a big part of his life now. Striker Gets Chiefs Contract Payout, Club Hunt Begins, The Highest-Paid African Stars In The EPL, Confirmed: Manyisa's Next Destination Revealed, In Images: Celebrations And Tears From Sudan's Historic Win. However, in October last year, Ronaldo, in a brief statement, reported by ESPN, claimed, "The World Cup 2022 will be my last tournament in football." in PSL, 38 In February 2011, after Corinthians were eliminated from the 2011 Copa Libertadores by the Colombian team Deportes Tolima, Ronaldo announced his retirement from football, concluding an 18-year career. After accepting his Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards this past Sunday, Ronaldo was asked if he planned to be at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Portugal, and he made it clear he is not thinking about retiring from the game any time soon. He began his professional football career at Sporting Lisbon before moving to Manchester United, Real Madrid and now Juventus. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against Crotone at the weekend to take his record tally to a staggering 765 career goals in 1048 games played so far. Most players don’t reach Ronaldo’s current age before they retire from the game and some who have reached that age and continue to play cannot give the performances that he has been delivering. The 34-year-old still has three years remaining on his Juventus contract (Image: AFP/Getty Images) The average age for a footballer to retire, according to the PFA, is 35. in African Football, 4 Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the football club he will retire at. A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano), ALSO READ: Alisson Father Death: Several Brazilian Outfits, Fans React To Jose Becker's Tragic Death. Ronaldo insists he still has another eight years left in his playing career. in Kaizer Chiefs, 18 Ronaldo, though, views the nominal convergence with remarkable equanimity. However Ronaldo had his sights set on a different achievement, rather than trophies. Mar 11, 2021 07:19 PM A post shared by FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will pummel Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, FM Sitharaman faces Opposition ire as Centre hastily rolls-back small savings interest cut, Suvendu Adhikari calls Mamata Banerjee traitor as WB's Nandigram votes; cites Rajiv Gandhi, Ronaldo retirement: Who will end up with more goals? Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated his 36th birthday, and could be forgiven for thinking about slowing down on the goal scoring, but the Juventus forward appears to have other ideas ALSO READ: Man City Have Lots Of Money To Buy Lots Of Incredible Players: Pep's Sly Dig At Critics. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has amassed 728 career goals in 904 games across 17 seasons. It's also likely that Messi will be playing at the World Cup next year as he plans to win at least one major trophy with his national side. Cristiano Ronaldo has said he could retire " next year" but also indicated he may continue playing into his 40s. CRISTIANO RONALDO will play until he's 40 - but will retire as soon as his body slows down, according to Portugal boss Fernando Santos. He is currently 37 goals behind Ronaldo but has also played 144 games less than the Portuguese phenomenon. "If you feel motivated, it … The topic of retirement came up … In total, Ronaldo has scored 25 goals across all competitions for the Bianconeri so far. Here is when the Portugal Football Federation thinks. However, like Ronaldo, Messi is showing no signs of slowing down with age. Mar 31, 2021 10:01 AM 7th Floor, Media24 Building, 40 Heerengracht Street, Foreshore Cape Town. Mar 29, 2021 10:53 AM ... Now 32 and 34 respectively, Messi and Ronaldo have completely dominated the … "It doesn't matter if Cristiano Ronaldo is good, you don't know tomorrow what is going to happen. “The coincidence is amazing, that so many Ronaldos are very good,” he says. in Kaizer Chiefs, 102