Cristiano Ronaldo has been backed to play for Portugal at the 2030 World Cup.
Ronaldo's coach with the national team, Roberto Martinez, feels the 41-year-old could well play at another edition of the tournament in four years' time.
Fresh off leading Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title, Ronaldo is set to appear at the World Cup for the sixth time, extending the record he jointly holds, alongside Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo (22) ranks fifth on the all-time World Cup charts for matches played, and he is the only male player to score at five separate editions of the tournament.
Many suspect this will be Ronaldo's final World Cup, but Martinez does not think it is set in stone.
When asked about Ronaldo competing at the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, Martinez told Cadena Ser radio: "No one should doubt that. He's earned it.
"We would love to be able to pass on Cristiano Ronaldo's model to all young footballers in Portugal because he is a role model.
"We, the [national team] coaching staff, have come to a conclusion: Cristiano Ronaldo does not play to win a specific collective or individual title.
"Cristiano is not defined by what he eats, but by the hunger he possesses. Whatever Cristiano wins, the very next day he has the same hunger to improve.
"I have worked with many players that have won a Champions League or a Ballon d'Or and the next day they lose their appetite. What we have with Ronaldo is an example of a different mentality.
"I believe that having that goal is what allows for longevity. Of course, there is a genetic aspect, the work he puts in β he uses everything that can help his body β and his mentality."
Zawbimnpru
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all Barcelona fans are very foolish
Zawbimnpru
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I feel like crying for Portugal π΅πΉ π’ π
cry for yourself and your family so that God can take poverty away from you
Funackrsuy
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Delvinho
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I feel like crying for Portugal π΅πΉ π’ π
AceTheCreator
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He will collapse and die on the field
Almost like you're wishing that on him. wow
wowadrsyz
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its the year 2060 and Ronaldo is set play his 15th world cup πππ
risbemnstu
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He will collapse and die on the field
guy u bad ooπΉπΉ
tuucdkltuz
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With craches yes
The_Phoenix
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π players who play Messi and Ronaldo position will retire before they get to play, these guys can easily get to 2030.
Meeikmpuz
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we're okay with that coz we know he'll die on pitch to defend his only record
people should know that when Cr7 and Messi hang their boot, Messi will be holding all time goal scorer, the only record holds by Cr7 and his fansπππ€£π€£, now only 60 goals different between them
lifestyle2017
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you are on point coach π CR7 has a physique of 30 years old
Wupbcimnps
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that's why he is failing to produce better results every time at World Cup campaign
dohimprsz
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delusional
idowucharles
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He will collapse and die on the field
lueaelmnry
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Martinez is a full foolish
Kumdeknosy
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Mentira
Viueklmnt
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Nuzciklrty
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π€£π
kadackmnot
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in PlayStation 7
kadackmnot
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He can still play in 2052 in PlayStation 10
starzFC
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if hes able to.play 2030 WC that means Messi is playing 2033 πππ
Pecelrtuz
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It is bcoz they know that Portugal is not winning it even this year
Dekclmnu
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Martinez needs to see a psychiatrist
Kingitovic
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he will be fit to play 2034 indeed,,don't u will be sacked when u fail to pass through the quarter finals
Williamslad
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Roberto Martinez don't let your instincts mess you up. CR7 is not a robot
bwalyaalfred024
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nigga wanna die on the pitch tryna prove a point nha
Mujeebgaming
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hhhhhhhhh
Wiyikmtz
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What about 2042? Mumu people π
Lihnopst
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kuku kill him
Allez_
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lol π
Fidblmouz
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With the aid of a walking stick.
omochris
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we're okay with that coz we know he'll die on pitch to defend his only record
Stop being foolish. CR7 is still on the pitch because he is physically fit!!!
omochris
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we're okay with that coz we know he'll die on pitch to defend his only record
Stop being foolish! CR7 is still on the pitch because he is physically fit!!!
omochris
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Very possible judging by his work rage and physical fitness!!!
ElishaMathias
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we're okay with that coz we know he'll die on pitch to defend his only record