After his national team defeated Poland 5-1 to secure a berth in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed headlines once more.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo celebrated his 132nd international triumph with this victory, overtaking Sergio Ramos, his former Real Madrid colleague, who has 131 wins with Spain.
But shortly after winning on the pitch, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner spoke candidly with reporters about his retirement intentions.
His words, “I just want to enjoy [myself],” “Make retirement plans? In a year or two, if it must happen… I’m not sure. I will shortly turn forty.
“I truly want to have fun; I keep going as long as I’m inspired. When I’m feeling unmotivated.