World Cup loading? Cristiano Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future after EURO 2024 failure

World Cup loading? Cristiano Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future after EURO 2024 failure

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 17:21 - 06.07.2024

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that star man Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to decide on his future with the national team.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo's international career may not be over yet, despite the team's Euro 2024 exit to France on Friday.

Ronaldo, 39, struggled to make an impact at the tournament, failing to score in the regular 90 minutes of any match.

When asked if the quarterfinal defeat marked Ronaldo's last game for Portugal, Martínez said:

Martinez leaves door open on Ronaldo's future

"It's too soon and raw after the match to talk about that, and there have been no individual decisions made."

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Ronaldo has now gone nine games without a goal for Portugal and missed a golden opportunity to score during extra time.

Despite this, He remains the all-time leading scorer in international football with 130 goals, far surpassing Lionel Messi's 108 goals. Friday's loss to France was Ronaldo's 212th cap for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious 20-year career in the European Championships includes a triumphant highlight - winning the title in 2016, where Portugal defeated France in the final.

As the five-time world player of the year approaches the twilight of his career, it remains uncertain whether he will continue to don the Portuguese jersey through to 2026,

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