'That day will come soon'; Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo drops major hint at retirement

LISBON: Football phenomenon Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time has hinted at retirement. The sly hint came while talking to the media after Portugal beat Poland 5-1 in the UEFA Nations League match. Ronaldo scored a brace in the game.

“I am about to turn 40. At the moment I’m enjoying the game and I get the self-motivation to play more. The day I lose it, I will call it a day. It will happen in one or two years maximum.”

1. At least some thought Cristiano would retire with the Euros this year. But the player decided to continue.

2. Cristiano's current words indicate that he wants to play in the next World Cup in 2026.

3. Coach Roberto Martínez also has faith in captain Cristiano who has been performing well in recent times.