Ronaldo Eyes Historic World Cup Bid at Age 45
KO YONG-CHUL Reporter
korocamia@naver.com | 2024-12-17 18:56:28
Cristiano Ronaldo, the footballing legend, has set his sights on a remarkable feat: competing in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by his home country, Portugal, along with Spain and Morocco.
Former Portuguese teammate Nani has fueled speculation about Ronaldo's potential inclusion in the 2030 squad. In an interview with A Bola, Nani expressed confidence in Ronaldo's ability to maintain his peak physical condition and continue scoring goals. “Without a doubt,” Nani said. “He will do another diet to maintain his physique. I hope he can continue scoring goals.”
With the 2030 World Cup on home soil, Ronaldo could become the oldest player to ever compete in the tournament. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has shown no signs of slowing down, consistently finding the back of the net for both club and country.
Despite a relatively quiet Euro 2024 campaign, Ronaldo bounced back with a goal against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, marking his 900th career goal. His current form with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia suggests that he is still capable of performing at the highest level.
Ronaldo's longevity and dedication to the sport have made him an inspiration to millions of fans around the world. If he does indeed make it to the 2030 World Cup, it would be a fitting end to a truly extraordinary career.
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