Cristiano Ronaldo knows his career is coming to an end and needs to prioritise his team over himself, according to ex-Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo will celebrate his 40th birthday in February of next year but has shown few signs of slowing down. The Portuguese superstar became the first man to score 900 career goals in September and has vowed to reach 1,000 before he hangs up his famous boots. Ronaldo has opened contract extension talks with club side Al-Nassr and is keen to play at World Cup 2026.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo has faced criticism for his performances on the international stage and showed frustrations after the goalless draw with Scotland in the Nations League. With Portugal having a wealth of attacking talent, former Liverpool star Didi Hamann states that it is time for Ronaldo to consider his priorities and suggests that Ronaldo may not achieve his target of 1,000 career goals.
WHAT HAMANN SAID
Hamann commented that Ronaldo can sense his career is nearing its end and noted that his ego, while a driving factor in his success, has caused issues in prioritizing the team's needs over his own desires. He expressed skepticism regarding Ronaldo's ability to reach 1,000 career goals.
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO
Ronaldo aims to increase his goal tally as Al-Nassr is set to face Esteghlal Tehran in the AFC Champions League. The match has been relocated to Dubai due to security concerns in Iran.
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