Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo plans to remain active beyond the Euro 2024, as he has even more ambitious goals in the sport, which also involve his family. According to former Romanian footballer and coach Adrian Mutu, who has sparked debate about Ronaldo's future in soccer, Cristiano harbors aspirations linked to his eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., who is 14 years old.
"That's his true motivation. The fact that he wants to play an official match with his son and that's why he doesn't give up," Mutu told iAM Sport, and his statements were quickly echoed by several sports media outlets. The possibility of this event happening at Al Nassr, the team where Cristiano currently plays and where his son is part of the youth categories, seems feasible.
"Well, at Al Nassr, it's possible. If he were at another team, like Real Madrid, it would be more difficult. But playing together in a year, I don't think it's impossible," Mutu stated. If Cristiano, who will turn 40 on February 5, 2025, achieves this goal, it would add a personal milestone to his extensive collection of trophies, both individual and team-based.
For Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. to reach a professional level, it might take around three more years, meaning Cristiano would need to maintain peak performance in soccer until the age of 42, a challenging but not impossible feat. Portugal was eliminated by France on Friday, July 5, in a penalty shootout during the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Germany. This outcome has raised questions about the future of modern soccer icon CR7.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Future and Ambitious Plans
With the recent developments and speculations surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future, many questions have arisen about his ambitions and potential to continue playing soccer at the highest level. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
What are Cristiano Ronaldo's future plans in soccer?
Cristiano Ronaldo aims to continue playing soccer beyond Euro 2024, with the ambitious goal of playing an official match with his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
How likely is it for Cristiano Ronaldo to play with his son at Al Nassr?
Adrian Mutu has suggested that it's feasible for Cristiano to play alongside his son at Al Nassr, given the current circumstances and the team's structure.
What challenges does Cristiano Ronaldo face in achieving his goal?
Cristiano needs to maintain top-level performance until the age of 42, a challenging but not impossible task, while his son needs to reach a professional level within the next three years.