Cristiano Ronaldo is now 41 years old. But age is just a number. His performance, fitness and hunger to win on the field are still comparable to the best footballers in the world. And that is why Portugal national team coach Roberto Martinez believes that Ronaldo can be seen in the 2030 World Cup.
In a recent interview with Spanish radio ‘Cadena Ser’, Martinez said that there is no reason to doubt Ronaldo’s chances of playing in the 2030 World Cup. According to him, if Ronaldo stays fit and can maintain his current standards, then there will be no obstacle to his getting a place in the national team.
Martinez said, “No one should have any doubts about this. Cristiano has reached this position on his own merit. He continues to prove himself every day.”
The Portugal coach also said that Ronaldo is not just a footballer, he is a role model for the new generation. They want to spread Ronaldo’s professionalism, hard work and mentality among young footballers in Portugal.
He said, “We want young people to learn from Ronaldo. He doesn’t just score goals, he inspires everyone with his lifestyle and mental strength.”
Explaining the secret of Ronaldo’s long career, Martinez said, “He doesn’t play for a specific trophy. His greatest strength is the desire to constantly improve himself. Even the day after winning a trophy, he returns to training with the same hunger.”
According to the coach, the genetic advantage, hard work and extraordinary mentality are behind Ronaldo’s success. These three things have kept him among the world’s best even after four decades.
Ronaldo currently plays regularly for Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr. Despite his age, his goal-scoring ability has not diminished. On the contrary, he is still one of the team’s most reliable names in important matches.
Ronaldo has played 226 international matches since his debut for the Portugal national team in 2003. He holds the record for the most matches played for the country. Not only that, but he is also the owner of the highest number of goals in international football, 143.
In addition, Ronaldo has also achieved the unique feat of scoring goals in five different World Cups, as the only player in the history of world football. If he participates in the 2026 World Cup, it will be his sixth World Cup. And if he can play in the 2030 World Cup, he will create another rare chapter in football history.
All in all, Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career shows no signs of ending yet. On the contrary, the statement of the Portugal coach indicates that football fans may get the opportunity to see Ronaldo’s magic on the world stage for a few more years.
