14.02.2026 17:52
Portugal National Team Coach Roberto Martinez spoke about star player Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement decision. Martinez emphasized that Ronaldo's physical condition is not declining and that the retirement decision is entirely up to Ronaldo.
Portugal National Team Coach Roberto Martinez clarified the retirement question regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future.
"NOT IN PHYSICAL DECLINE"
Evaluating Ronaldo's physical condition, Martinez stated, "We have statistics. If you analyze him as a player in physical decline, you will see that this is not the case. His physical attributes show that he can continue to play."
"HE WILL DECIDE FOR HIMSELF"
The experienced coach emphasized that the decision about retirement is entirely up to Ronaldo, saying, "It's about when he feels it's the right time. He is a very self-critical player. When he sees that he can no longer help the team, he will decide when to retire."
Martinez also expressed his confidence in the star player with the words, "A player who has scored 25 goals in his last 30 matches for the national team. He is playing not because of what he did in the past, but because of what he is doing right now."
HIS PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON
41-year-old Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr, has contributed 18 goals and 3 assists in 22 matches this season.