Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils Ambitious Post-Retirement Plans

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Following Portugal’s quarterfinal defeat from Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo’s ambitions for his future with the national team have come into sharper focus, even though he still dazzles fans with his exploits for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. With 212 caps since his debut in 2003, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner holds the record for the most international appearances in men’s football. He has also scored an incredible 130 goals for his country.

Ronaldo is a renowned player, but his future with the national team is still up in the air. There are rumors circulating that the 39-year-old may be thinking about ending his prestigious international career. Ronaldo, nevertheless, has declared that he is entirely focused on the forthcoming UEFA Nations League games and does not presently have any plans to retire from Portugal duty.

“I won’t notify anyone in advance of my intention to leave the national team,it will be a very well-considered yet impulsive move on my own. As of right moment, my first priority is to support the national team in its next games. I would really like to participate in the Nations League, which is coming up soon,” he stated in an interview with Portuguese TV station NOW, which was obtained by Relevo.

Ronaldo likely to be into Entertainment Industry

Many wonder if the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be Ronaldo’s final appearance on the international scene as he gets closer to turning 41. Still, he is determined to compete at the greatest level, as seen by his decision to participate in Portugal’s September matches against Scotland and Croatia. Ronaldo has made it clear that, should his playing career finish, he does not intend to become a coach.

It’s not about coaching the first team or any team, in my opinion, right now. That isn’t how I view my future. Although I envision myself pursuing interests outside of football, the future is unknown.

In addition to his football career, Ronaldo has dabbled in digital media, enjoying remarkable success on YouTube with his channel, “UR Cristiano.” Ronaldo’s channel has amassed a large following in a short amount of time, quickly nearing 50 million members. With 112.7 million Twitter followers, 170 million Facebook fans, and 637 million Instagram followers, along with his significant following on other social media sites, Ronaldo is well-positioned to become the first person to have one billion total social media followers very soon.

Ronaldo’s post-retirement intentions seem to be trending away from teaching and toward commercial and media endeavors as his playing career comes to an end. He is still willing to investigate new possibilities, but he understands that his next course of action won’t become clear until later.