Portugal Coach Says Cristiano Ronaldo Could Play in 2030 World Cup at 45
Martinez said Ronaldo’s hunger and longevity make a 45-year-old World Cup appearance possible after the forward scored 28 goals for Al Nassr.
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said "no one should doubt" that Cristiano Ronaldo could feature at the 2030 World Cup, where the striker would be 45 as Portugal co-hosts with Spain and Morocco.
- Ahead of his record sixth FIFA World Cup appearance, the 41-year-old leads all men in international appearances with 226 and goals with 143, bolstered by 28 goals for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
- Martinez praised the forward's unique drive, stating: "Cristiano is not defined by what he eats, but by the hunger he possesses," adding that Ronaldo maintains constant hunger to improve regardless of past wins.
- Portugal begins their FIFA World Cup run against the Democratic Republic of the Kongo in Houston on June 17, with friendlies against Chile in Oeiras and Nigeria in Leiria beforehand.
- Hosting the 2030 competition provides a potential stage for Ronaldo's unprecedented longevity in soccer, and Martinez expressed a desire to pass on the player's model to young footballers in Portugal as a role model.
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It is not yet time to say goodbye, we will have ‘Commander’ for a while. At least that let us see the coach of Portugal, Roberto Martínez, who did not rule out that Cristiano Ronaldo could compete for a seventh World Cup in 2030, at age 45.The Spanish technician highlighted the competitive level, leadership and validity of the Portuguese captain and assured that his presence in Portugal’s final list for the 2026 World Cup does not correspond to …
Cristiano Ronaldo may not have said his final word with the Portugal national team yet, as coach Roberto Martinez believes the legendary striker could still be part of the 2030 World Cup. Ronaldo, who is expected to participate in his sixth World Cup, continues to break records with Portugal and remains the only footballer in history to have scored in five different World Cup editions. Many believe that the next World Cup could be the 41-year-ol…
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With Cristiano Ronaldo set to be 45 years old when Portugal hosts the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Morocco, one might think it's unlikely that he'll be on the squad for what would be his seventh World Cup.
Ronaldo Can Go to the World Cup Even at 45: Portugal National Team Coach's Confidence... That's Just Lips. OSEN = Reporter Seo Jeong-hwan. The legend of Cristiano Ronaldo (41), who is going to the World Cup for the sixth consecutive time, has not ended yet. Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martinez stated that Ronaldo could go as far as the 2030 World Cup.
Portugal national team coach Roberto Martínez does not rule out the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo playing in the 2030 World Cup.
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