Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, in an exclusive interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, acknowledged that he is entering the twilight of his career. Ronaldo, who hinted at his forthcoming retirement from football, emotionally stated, 'When that moment arrives, I'll probably be unable to hold back my tears. The adrenaline rush that football provides is incomparable to anything else in life.'
Cristiano Ronaldo, often hailed as one of the greatest names in football history, has announced that he is nearing the end of his career. Speaking to Piers Morgan, the Portuguese star confessed, 'I'll be hanging up my boots soon. I feel ready, but I'll probably be unable to hold back the tears when that day comes.'
At 39, Ronaldo revealed that his decision to bid farewell to professional football stems from a personal need, stating, 'I've been contemplating my future since I was 25. Now, I want to devote more time to myself, my family, and my daughter Bella.'
While reflecting on the emotions that football brings to him, Ronaldo stated, 'The adrenaline rush from football is unparalleled, nothing can replace it. However, everything has a beginning and an end,' thereby expressing his mature acceptance of nearing the end of his career.
The star player further revealed that being away from home for extended periods now stirs unease within him. He expressed a desire to closely monitor the growth of his son, Cristiano Jr., and to spend more time with his family.
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo touched on the World Cup in an interview, stating, 'The World Cup is not a dream for me. Does winning a six or seven match tournament make you one of the best in history? I don't think so. Numbers don't lie; if you look at the records in football, Cristiano is at the top.' These words were interpreted as a powerful reference to the star footballer's legacy, which he defines with statistics.
Ronaldo also gave a clear response to the ongoing comparison with Lionel Messi: 'Is Leo better than me? I don't agree with that opinion. I don't want to be modest.' This statement once again reinforced that the rivalry between the two legends is one of the greatest stories in football history.