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   The 38-year-old Portuguese player, Cristiano Ronaldo, joined the ranks of Al-Nasr Club, in the last winter Mercato, “January 2023.” He signed with the club for two and a half seasons.

The Portuguese legend will receive, during the term of his contract, an amount of 500 million euros (2 billion Saudi riyals).

But Cristiano Ronaldo announced during a press conference, in preparation for participating with the Portugal national team, in the European Nations qualifiers, his desire to join his country's team and his unwillingness to retire from international football "soon".
Ronaldo will play with Portugal, against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, on March 23 and 26, respectively, in the first and second rounds of the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The Portuguese legend revealed that he will play for his country in the 2026 World Cup, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ronaldo hinted, to return to Spain in the future, as his children adore this country; Without specifying whether he will return as a player or just live there.

* Below are the statements of Al-Nasr club striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the press conference, where he said:
- In fact, the Saudi League is not like the English and Spanish League.. but I am amazed at the great development in the competition. If the plan succeeds, then the Saudi League; It will be among the top 5 competitions in the world.
And the Portuguese legend added:

I got accustomed to Saudi culture quickly; Although my children want to live in Spain.

Ronaldo confirmed that he did not wish to retire from the international stage. He said:
“I would like to be with the Portugal national team, in the 2026 World Cup.”

Cristiano praised the appointment of coach Roberto Martinez, and stressed that he is a strong coach for the Portuguese national team, which is very positive..but he does not have a magic wand.

"With Martinez, the atmosphere is pure and wonderful, and I feel like I'm playing for Portugal, for the first time." Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo said during the press conference. And he added

"The Portuguese national team will be ready for whatever comes...and we will be a dangerous attacking team.