Monday, March 30, 2026 - Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41 can continue playing beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking in
an interview, Martinez stated that Ronaldo continues to earn his place in the
team through performance rather than reputation.
“I have always believed that it is the body that decides when
a player retires, but in reality it is about the head. Cristiano has not yet
made that decision, even though he is 40 or 41 years old,” he said.
“At this level it is not mainly about talent, but about
mentality and the ability to withstand adversity.”
Martinez also noted that many people wrongly assess Ronaldo
based on his past achievements instead of his current form.
“The biggest mistake is not judging him based on how he plays
today. After the European Championship, it was said that Portugal didn’t win
because Cristiano played. When we then win the Nations League, the discussion
is instead about what Portugal will do when Ronaldo retires,” he added.
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