NEW DELHI: Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly refuted rumours suggesting his imminent retirement from worldwide soccer.
Talking at a press convention forward of Portugal‘s upcoming Nations League matches towards Croatia and Scotland, the 39-year-old ahead emphasised his continued motivation and dedication to the nationwide group.
“That is all from the press.It by no means crossed my thoughts that my cycle (with Portugal) had come to an finish. Fairly the other: it gave me much more motivation to proceed to be sincere,” mentioned Ronaldo, as quoted by Reuters.
Ronaldo expressed his eagerness to steer Portugal to a different Nations League title, highlighting his concentrate on short-term goals quite than long-term plans.
“The motivation is to come back to the nationwide group to win the Nations League … We have already received it as soon as and we wish to do it once more. I would say the identical factor over and over, however I do not assume long run, it is at all times quick time period,” he added.
Addressing criticism concerning his efficiency on the 2024 European Championship, Ronaldo remained unfazed. He considered criticism as a catalyst for progress and emphasised his dedication to professionalism, extending past targets and assists to embody self-discipline and setting a constructive instance for his teammates.
“Till the top of my profession, I’ll at all times have the mindset that I will probably be a starter,” he remarked.
The veteran ahead drew a parallel between uninformed criticism and commenting on unfamiliar fields, utilizing Formulation 1 for instance.
“Criticism is nice as a result of if it does not exist there is not any progress. It is at all times been like this. Is it going to alter now? It will not. So I attempt to comply with my path, be as skilled as potential, assist in one of the best ways potential with my professionalism and never simply with targets, assists, self-discipline, and instance, as a result of soccer is far more than simply enjoying properly or scoring a purpose. The individuals who give their opinions have by no means been in a locker room, and I typically chortle as a result of it is the identical factor as me speaking about Formulation 1,” Ronaldo mentioned.
“How can I give my opinion on Formulation 1 if I do not know something about tires, rims or the load of the automobile … It is regular and that is why for me criticism is nice and a part of it, it is no downside in any respect,” the footballing legend concluded.
Talking at a press convention forward of Portugal‘s upcoming Nations League matches towards Croatia and Scotland, the 39-year-old ahead emphasised his continued motivation and dedication to the nationwide group.
“That is all from the press.It by no means crossed my thoughts that my cycle (with Portugal) had come to an finish. Fairly the other: it gave me much more motivation to proceed to be sincere,” mentioned Ronaldo, as quoted by Reuters.
Ronaldo expressed his eagerness to steer Portugal to a different Nations League title, highlighting his concentrate on short-term goals quite than long-term plans.
“The motivation is to come back to the nationwide group to win the Nations League … We have already received it as soon as and we wish to do it once more. I would say the identical factor over and over, however I do not assume long run, it is at all times quick time period,” he added.
Addressing criticism concerning his efficiency on the 2024 European Championship, Ronaldo remained unfazed. He considered criticism as a catalyst for progress and emphasised his dedication to professionalism, extending past targets and assists to embody self-discipline and setting a constructive instance for his teammates.
“Till the top of my profession, I’ll at all times have the mindset that I will probably be a starter,” he remarked.
The veteran ahead drew a parallel between uninformed criticism and commenting on unfamiliar fields, utilizing Formulation 1 for instance.
“Criticism is nice as a result of if it does not exist there is not any progress. It is at all times been like this. Is it going to alter now? It will not. So I attempt to comply with my path, be as skilled as potential, assist in one of the best ways potential with my professionalism and never simply with targets, assists, self-discipline, and instance, as a result of soccer is far more than simply enjoying properly or scoring a purpose. The individuals who give their opinions have by no means been in a locker room, and I typically chortle as a result of it is the identical factor as me speaking about Formulation 1,” Ronaldo mentioned.
“How can I give my opinion on Formulation 1 if I do not know something about tires, rims or the load of the automobile … It is regular and that is why for me criticism is nice and a part of it, it is no downside in any respect,” the footballing legend concluded.
