Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo could be preparing to bring the curtain down on one of the greatest international careers in football history, following comments made by his sister, Katia Aveiro.
Speaking ahead of Portugal's World Cup fixture, Katia revealed that, based on the information available to her, the tournament is expected to be Ronaldo's "last dance" in Portugal's national colours.
"From the information I have, Cristiano will say goodbye. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's not today that he's saying goodbye, but it's soon… I believe this is his farewell. Enjoy it a lot," she said during an interview with SportTV.
Although Ronaldo has not officially confirmed his retirement from international football, Katia's remarks have sparked widespread speculation that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is approaching the end of an extraordinary era with Portugal.
Over the years, Ronaldo has rewritten the record books, becoming Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most decorated players in the history of international football. He famously captained Portugal to victory at the UEFA Euro 2016 and later lifted the inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the nation's greatest-ever athletes.
If the current World Cup indeed marks his final appearance for Portugal, fans around the world will be witnessing the closing chapter of a remarkable international career that has inspired generations.
An official announcement from Ronaldo is still awaited, but the comments from his sister have added emotional significance to Portugal's World Cup campaign, with supporters eager to savour every remaining moment of the legendary forward in the national team's jersey.
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