The End of an Era
It is official. Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in an unprecedented sixth FIFA World Cup. Portugal manager Roberto Martínez has included the 41-year-old icon in the squad, confirming this will be his final international competition.
A New Role
Unlike previous tournaments, Ronaldo is expected to feature primarily as an impact substitute. Portugal’s attack will be driven by Rafael Leão and Bernardo Silva, with Ronaldo acting as the ultimate penalty-box poacher in the final 30 minutes of tight matches.
The narrative is set: can one of the greatest players of all time finally capture the only trophy missing from his resume?