Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his career will “soon” come to an end and that he will particularly miss the feeling of scoring a goal in the future. He also commented once again on the comparison with his eternal rival Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s trophy cabinet is bursting at the seams. The only major title missing is the World Cup, which he hopes to win next summer at his sixth attempt. However, the ambitious Portuguese player does not consider this a dream. He believes his legacy is great enough even without the win. “To decide what? To decide that I am one of the best in history? Do I have to win a competition with six or seven games to do that? Do you think that’s fair?” he asked interviewer Piers Morgan. Although his rival in the GOAT debate, Lionel Messi, realized his lifelong dream by winning the 2022 World Cup, the 40-year-old does not consider him a better soccer player. “Is Messi better than me? I disagree. I don’t want to be modest,” said Cristiano Ronaldo.
For the two exceptional players, the major event in the USA, Mexico, and Canada is likely to be their last in national team colors. Among others, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his “imminent” retirement. However, the striker, who is under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, did not give an exact date. He merely gave an insight into his future emotional state. “I’ll probably cry. It will be very, very difficult, but I’ve been preparing for my future since I was 25, 26, 27. So I think I’ll be able to cope with the pressure,“ explained CR7.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to devote himself to ”other passions” in the future
He will particularly miss one feeling that he has experienced 946 times in competitive matches during his career. “Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush we get in soccer when we score a goal,” said Cristiano Ronaldo. However, he immediately emphasized that he also has “other passions.” He wants to focus on these—namely his family and padel, among other things—after his career ends.
