Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, has announced that the ongoing World Cup will be his final appearance representing Portugal. Despite speculation about his participation in future tournaments, Ronaldo confirmed during a press conference ahead of Portugal’s match against Spain that he aims to savor this last World Cup. With 146 goals in 232 appearances for Portugal, Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored by an international player.

Having faced criticism for a slow start in the current tournament, Ronaldo recently achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup editions. In a significant milestone, he surpassed Eusebio’s national record by reaching 10 goals in World Cup matches. At 41 years and 138 days old, Ronaldo is second only to Roger Milla in terms of the oldest players to score in the World Cup.

As Portugal prepares for a round of 16 encounter with Spain in Dallas, Texas, Ronaldo’s ambition to secure a World Cup victory remains unfulfilled. Should Portugal advance, they could face tough competition from the likes of USA, Belgium, France, Brazil, and other strong contenders on their journey to the final. Ronaldo’s quest for the coveted World Cup trophy continues as he aims to make the most of his final tournament appearance.