Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the media on Wednesday, emphasizing his commitment to the present as he prepares for the Nations League match against Wales. The 41-year-old forward, who hinted this season might be his last, faced numerous questions regarding his potential international retirement. “I’m no longer at an age where I think about the future,” Ronaldo stated. “For me, the present is what matters most.”
Jorge Jesus confirmed that Ronaldo, still the national team captain, will be playing against the Welsh. “Scoring a thousandth goal with the national team would crown a beautiful story. They stay in Scandinavia to take on Denmark on October 1 before returning home for the return fixture against the Norwegians three days later.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star said he was ready to step down from the national team as soon as the staff wanted it and hinted that he would announce his departure before playing his final match. “That would be the cherry on the cake,” he said. He said that the 72-year-old coach, with whom he worked last year at the Saudi club Al-Nassr, was “the perfect choice” to replace Spaniard Roberto Martinez.
