Portugal boss Martinez claims Ronaldo could play on until 2026 World Cup

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play until the 2026 World Cup.

The 38-year-old Ronaldo is the first ever male player who has played in 200 matches at international level. Ronaldo also became the top scorer of 2023 as he scored his 53rd goal of the year during the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad on Tuesday.

In an interview with former Arsenal winger Freddie Ljungberg, Portugal coach Martinez claimed that Ronaldo wants to play until the 2026 World Cup.He said: “He [Ronaldo] was very close to reaching 200 caps, something nobody has ever done before.

I said [to Ronaldo] is 200 caps something that interests you or not? He said, ‘250 interests me’.”

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo has scored 128 goals in 205 matches for Portugal.

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