[스포티비뉴스=허윤수 기자] Cristiano Ronaldo (37)’s last dance is extended.
British media ‘Daily Mail’ reported on the 14th (Korean time) that “Ronaldo has decided to play for Portugal until Euro 2024.”
Ronaldo dreamed of a last dance ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As his retirement approached, he was determined to burn the last flame with his country.
The start was good. He scored a penalty against Ghana and accumulated a gold medal of five consecutive goals. Portugal also confirmed its advance to the round of 16 early.
However, the thread was twisted little by little. Ronaldo started in the third group match against South Korea, but was replaced after a lethargic appearance. Portugal also lost 1-2.
In the round of 16 against Switzerland, they won 6-1. However, Ronaldo was not the protagonist. He was reduced to a replacement resource and became a supporting actor. When Ronaldo couldn’t accept the situation, there were countless backwords.
Portugal, whose atmosphere was chaotic, fell victim to the incident. The World Cup ended with a 0-1 defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinals. Ronaldo left the ground in tears and left what could be his last World Cup stage.
Unlike Ronaldo, his opponent Lionel Messi (35) is in the midst of a successful last dance. He took steps step by step and succeeded in advancing to the finals. If only the last threshold is crossed, the ‘Meho Great War’ will end in effect worldwide.
It is known that Ronaldo once again expressed his intention to challenge, as if there was any regret left.
The media said, “This World Cup was seen as Ronaldo’s last international competition. But he has no intention of finishing with the World Cup.”
“Ronaldo wants to continue playing for Portugal. He is already aiming for Euro 2024.”
‘Daily Mail’ said, “If Ronaldo goes to Euro 2024, it will be the 6th Euro stage since Euro 2004, which was his first appearance,” and said a great record.