Cristiano Ronaldo hints at a likely date for his retirement after his new historic record

ortuguese star spoke once again about his possible after setting a new record for in men's soccer on Friday. with , including an acrobatic bicycle kick, to seal the Portuguese nation's place in the quarter-finals of the . This was Ronaldo's , surpassing his former Real Madrid teammate , who accumulated .

After the match, insisted that his goal remains to enjoy himself as a soccer player, despite the specter of retirement looming ever closer. "I just want to enjoy playing football," Ronaldo said. "Planning for retirement if it has to happen, in one or two years, I don't know.



I'll be 40 soon. "I want to really enjoy while I feel motivated, keep going. The day I don't feel motivated, I will retire," added the current Al Nassr player.

CR7 and the rumor of a move to MLS In recent days, however, the rumor of a possible move of to soccer in the United States in has become a probability, and to have the opportunity to face, and share a field, with his lifelong rival, . Ronaldo added that he has no intention of going into coaching when he finally hangs up his boots. "I don't see myself managing a team, it's not in my plans," CR7 said.

"My future is in other areas outside of football, although time will tell what happens." in its final group stage match of the , although Ronaldo was released early and will return to to continue the season in the Saudi Arabian Professional League..