Cristiano Ronaldo confirms this is his last World Cup, doesn't want to talk retirement
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Key Points:
- Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2022 World Cup will be his last, marking his sixth and final appearance in the tournament at age 41.
- Despite acknowledging this will be his last World Cup, Ronaldo emphasized he is not ready to discuss full retirement and wants to focus on Portugal's upcoming Round of 16 match against Spain.
- Ronaldo is the first male player to score in six different World Cups and has had a storied career with clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Sporting CP, and currently Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
- He has led Portugal to major victories including the Euro 2016 title and UEFA Nations League wins in 2019 and 2025, scoring a total of 976 career goals.
- Ronaldo responded sharply to persistent questions about his retirement from the media, highlighting a long history of critical coverage, but remains focused on helping Portugal advance in the tournament.
