Former France and Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo may retire from soccer after Portugal’s World Cup tour resulted in disappointment.
Cristiano Ronaldo additionally mentioned in a cryptic social media submit that his dream of profitable the World Cup with Portugal was over, whereas stopping wanting asserting his retirement from worldwide obligation.
Ronaldo, 37, broke down in tears after Portugal misplaced 1-0 to Morocco within the quarter-finals.
“I don’t know [what he will do next], Messi is saying he will retire [from the World Cup]But I don’t know if Ronaldo will retire or not,” Evra instructed Sky Sports.
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premium“It must be a feeling, especially when you are not in the starting XI of your national team, because that is what Cristiano wanted; To play, to stay fit and to win the World Cup with my country,” mentioned Evra, who additionally revealed that he has spoken to Ronaldo since his Manchester United exit.
“It was his dream; Now he does not have that dream. Although I can’t communicate for Cristiano, I’d not be stunned if he says he’s retiring.
“Now the whole lot Cristiano does is to be a ‘unhealthy individual’, a ‘unhealthy participant’ or no matter. I’d not be stunned if he decides to retire.
Ronaldo is with out a membership after leaving Manchester United through the World Cup within the wake of an explosive interview earlier than the event when he criticized the supervisor, the board and his teammates on the English membership.
His solely aim on the World Cup was a penalty in Portugal’s opening group recreation in opposition to Ghana. He grew to become the primary male participant to attain in 5 World Cups.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
