Cristiano Ronaldo will play on with Portugal for ‘as long as he wants’ with Roberto Martinez confident 40-year-old striker can lead the team at 2026 World Cup
September 16, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo will play on with Portugal for “as long as he wants”, says Ricardo Carvalho, with the 40-year-old frontman expected to lead his country at the 2026 World Cup. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has earned 223 caps, remains available for international duty after signing a two-year contract extension with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr.