Former Italy striker Antonio Cassano has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo should retire. Because now the Manchester United star is only a substitute
this season, Ronaldo has started for the “Red Devils” only 3 games. And has just score his first goal in the Europa. The latest league match against Sheriff,
however, the 37-year-old has also started for Portugal during the last international break. But can’t score In addition, the team was eliminated from the group stage of the Nations League due to defeat against Spain.
His place in the national team is now being questioned, though, as he failed to score in either match and missed a number of chances against Spain on Tuesday. Portugal lost that match 1-0, meaning they failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Nations League and Cassano feels Ronaldo is no longer reaching his usual high standards, and should call time on his career.
This prompted Portuguese media outlets to call for manager Fernando Santos to drop Ronaldo as a substitute at the end of the World Cup.
Cassano expressed his view on Ronaldo’s current situation, speaking to UFABET
. At this point, Cristiano should consider himself. And understand that if he can’t maintain his level, he should quit playing.”
“Cristiano has won all the trophies, he used to be a great player,
stop playing!, he needs to retire, or he can only be a substitute.
” The five-time Ballon d’Or had only confirmed last week that he wanted to be in the Portugal national team. Until Euro 2024 at least