Ronaldo hints at retirement “soon” in 10 years

• Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement “soon.”
• He is still motivated by criticism and beating young stars like Haaland.
• He won Best Middle East Player & Fans’ Favorite at the Globe Soccer Awards.

A possible retirement date from football has been disclosed by top player Cristiano Ronaldo during the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

The Portuguese superstar will be 39 next month, and football enthusiasts and his devoted worldwide fan base are curious about how long the former Real Madrid and Manchester United player will play.

However, only he is aware of the response to the query and the amount of football left in him.

Additionally, Ronaldo made passing references to a potential retirement date at the Dubai International Sports Conference and the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.

“At the moment, when I finish, I don’t know to be honest. But of course, (it) will be soon. Soon, I mean, 10 years more. But no, I’m joking,” Ronaldo said with a laugh.

Ronaldo, who was crowned the Best Middle East Player and Fans’ Favorite Player at the glittering ceremony held at Atlantis on Awards night, stated that he has been motivated by criticism throughout his illustrious career and that he still has what it takes to defeat young talent like Erling Haaland of Manchester City.

“I’m always dealing with that,” Ronaldo stated in reference to the criticism he receives.

Tough journey

Ronaldo, to whom this peer is frequently likened According to Lionel Messi, the difficult trip has strengthened him.

“I’ve been a professional for 22 years. It is part of my journey. To be a better man, to be a better player, a better father. So it’s good. I like when people doubt about me and I prove again that I can be successful. Last year, I had a little bit of a difficult journey but I’m glad that it happened because it made me feel more stronger. And you can see this year, I did a fantastic season. I was the best goal scorer. Imagine, to beat those animals, the young lions like Haaland, for example, with the goals. So, I’m proud. I’m 39 soon and I’m still looking good,” said Ronaldo, who has scored 20 goals in 18 Saudi Pro League matches this season. He also has nine assists apart from three goals in four AFC Champions League games.

The former Juventus star, who currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, was also praised highly in the same context.

“To be honest, the Saudi League is not worse than the France league, in my opinion. In the France league, you have two, three teams with a good level. In Saudi, no. I think it is more competitive. They can say whatever they want. It is just my opinion. I played there one year so I know what I’m talking about. But right now, I think we (Saudi Pro League) are better than the France league,” said Ronaldo, who also won the Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer, ahead of the Globe Soccer Awards.

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