Cristiano Ronaldo has joked that he will play football for another 10 years after finding out his physiological age. The Portuguese superstar turned 40 in February but has shown no sign of hanging up his boots anytime soon.
While it cannot be denied that Ronaldo has passed his prime, he still continues to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess. He is currently leading the way in the Saudi Pro League this season with 24 goals from 29 appearances.
In September, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner insisted he has two or three more years of football left in him. And when asked about his retirement in November, he said he will retire once he no longer enjoys football.
In a recent discussion on Whoop, a fitness tracking company, Cristiano Ronaldo discovered that his physiological age was 28.9. He was shocked upon the discovery and joked that he could play for another decade. He said:
Former Al-Nassr manager Luis Castro recently spoke about what he believes has helped Cristiano Ronaldo achieve longevity in the sport. Castro managed Ronaldo at the Riyadh-based club from July 2023 to September 2024.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Castro spoke highly of Ronaldo and claimed that the latter’s longevity in the sport was down to his diet, sleep and recovery. He said:
Castro added:
Cristiano Ronaldo is edging closer to becoming the first player in football history to score a thousand goals. He latest strike, a penalty, came in the league match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej on Wednesday, May 21, taking his career tally to 935.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
Lionel Messi is the one true GOAT for Ezekiel and he also follows the Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League owing to him and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he spends his free time deepening his SEO knowledge and watching skits.
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