Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the possibility of retirement after breaking the record for the most international wins in men\u2019s football on Friday. Portugal defeated Poland 5-1, with Ronaldo scoring twice, including a stunning bicycle kick, securing a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. This victory marked his 132nd international win, surpassing his former Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, who has 131 with Spain. In a post-match interview, the 39-year-old Ronaldo emphasized that he aims to enjoy his football, despite the impending thought of retirement. \u201cI just want to enjoy myself,\u201d he stated. \u201cAs for retirement planning, if it happens, it could be in one or two years\u2026 I\u2019m not sure. I\u2019ll be turning 40 soon.\u201d He expressed that he would continue playing as long as he feels motivated. \u201cThe day I lose that motivation, I will retire,\u201d he added. Ronaldo also mentioned that he does not plan to pursue a coaching career after retiring. \u201cI don\u2019t see myself managing a team; that\u2019s not in my plans,\u201d he said. \u201cMy future will be in other areas outside of football, but time will reveal what happens.\u201d Portugal\u2019s next match in the Nations League is against Croatia on Monday, but Ronaldo has been released from the squad early and will return to Al Nassr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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