Ronaldo celebrates his 39th birthday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nasr still has no intention of taking off his soccer boots. Many media outlets have highlighted why Ronaldo continues to play.

 "Adrian Mutu, who visited Saudi Arabia in May, said Ronaldo decided to extend his career so that he could play with his eldest son."

Mutu, a player who has played on the European stage in the past, recently told his country's Romanian media that "Ronaldo's real motivation is to play even one game with his son Cristiano Jr.," adding, "That's the driving force that keeps him playing."

The media paid attention to Ronaldo's remarks in the past.

Ronaldo and his son.

Ronaldo previously said, "My son says, 'Dad, hang in there for a few more years. I want to play with him.' It is his dream to play professionally with him, and that is Ronaldo's motivation.

Ronaldo, 39, has certainly come down from its peak. However, he boasts remarkable scoring ability in the Saudi professional league where he is currently active. Although he has not played as well for Portugal as before, he is still one of the top players in Asia.

Of course, playing with his eldest son is uncertain. Ronaldo's son has turned 14. If he shows outstanding skills, he will be able to make his professional debut when he is a teenager, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to do so soon.

Recently, an example of Ronaldo's dream came out in the National Basketball Association NBA. Superstar LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, and will play with "James Jr." Bronny James, who was selected in the second round draft last month. It is the first time in the history of the NBA that a father and a son compete in the court together.   토토사이트 순위

It remains to be seen whether Ronaldo will be the 'football version of LeBron'.

Cristiano Ronaldo.

After finishing his sixth career UEFA Euro tournament, Ronaldo said, "Without a doubt, this is the last Euro for me. But I am not emotional. I was touched by everything that accompanies soccer, passion for the game, passion for the fans, etc." Many media outlets predict that Ronaldo is looking forward to participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Korea and the U.S.

Ronaldo also wrote on his SNS, "We wanted more. For us, everyone, for Portugal. We are grateful for everything you have given us, and for everything we have achieved so far. We are confident that we will honor this legacy both inside and outside the stadium and continue to build up. Together." The post seemed to distance himself from his retirement from the national team.