PORTO: Cristiano Ronaldo once again signaled his retirement after scoring twice for Portugal.
Ronaldo, 39, one of the greatest players in football history, has scored more than 900 goals in his career.
The Portuguese forward, who has represented Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, is now with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner took his international tally to 135 goals in 215 appearances after netting twice in Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland in the UEFA Nations League yesterday.
After the match he insisted that his focus remains on football, with retirement depending on his level of motivation by the age of 40.
“I just want to enjoy it. Plans for retirement? If it’s in another year or two, I don’t know. I’ll be 40 soon.
“I still want to enjoy it as long as I feel motivated to continue. When the day comes when I no longer have the motivation, I will retire,” Ronaldo said.
According to Ronaldo, he has no intention of becoming a coach once his playing career is over.
“I don’t see myself as a team manager, it’s not in my plans. My future is outside of football, but only time will tell,” he said.