As he approaches his birthday in February, Cristiano Ronaldo does not aim to slow down.
“I feel smart, lively and in a smart moment in my life,” The star of Juventus and Portugal said in a video interview. “I hope to play for many more years, but you never know.
The striker still has a full season on his contract with Juventus, which expires in 2022 when retirement will not be taken into account.
“If you feel motivated, it doesn’t matter. Christian is fine now,” he said. When I contact the young children, I give them a recommendation and say, ‘Enjoy the moment because we never know what will happen tomorrow. Something can happen in your life, with your family. ‘
It’s more complicated than expected for Juventus this season, with nine-time Serie A protective champions exceptionally low in sixth place (10 points, leader AC Milan), although there are 25 games left to play.
“My eyes see the long term very, very bright,” Ronaldo said, “so I’m satisfied with that. “
Also pleased to have won titles with Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Winning the Euros with Portugal in 2016 leaves the World Cup as the big prize to escape.
“We have to have the stages underground because we won (in) 2016 and now we’re going to win the World Cup,” Ronaldo said. “Everything is possible, but you also have to be realistic. “
A of the 2022 World Cup will arrive with friendly matches next year against host country Qatar.
“I win (titles with) everything I’ve played,” Ronaldo said, “but (the) World Cup is a dream. “
Meanwhile, Ronaldo hopes to play again in front of a full crowd, whose pandemic restrictions still save you in Italy as 2021 approaches. Next year you will also see Portugal protect your name in the deferred European Championship.
“I don’t like to bet on stadiums without the fans,” he said. “It’s like going to the circus and (not seeing) clowns. “
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