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Cristiano Ronaldo sets clear timeline for retirement as Portugal superstar insists he has no plans to go into management

<p>Ronaldo is still going strong at 39 as he scored a brace, including an incredible bicycle kick, in the Nations League on Friday as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/portugal-player-ratings-poland-cristiano-ronaldo-bruno-fernandes/blt315b128791410d12" target="_blank">Portugal recorded a 5-1 win</a> over Poland. This was Ronaldo's 132nd career win in international football as he went past Sergio Ramos' tally and is now the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/history-cristiano-ronaldo-surpasses-ex-real-madrid-team-mate-international-record-portugal-victory-poland/blt6e78db23527d0753" target="_blank">player with the most victories with the national team</a> in men's football. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the game, the Al-Nassr star, who turns 40 in February 2025, hinted that he is considering slowing down and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/portuguese-goat-cristiano-ronaldo-lot-to-conquer-evergreen-al-nassr-superstar-hint-retirement-some-way-off/blt542f39e077dd3ad2#cs7f50b5c1447137e1" target="_blank">could hang up his iconic boots</a> in the next couple of years. However, the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star clearly stated that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-david-beckham-retirement-business-empire-youtube-channel/blt6d9007576aeb2c31" target="_blank">he won't go into football management</a> in future. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to reporters, the superstar said, "I just want to enjoy. Plan for retirement... if it has to happen, in one or two years... I don't know. I'm turning 40 soon... I really want to enjoy, as long as I feel motivated I keep going. The day I don't feel motivated, I will retire. When I decide to leave the national team, I'll do it spontaneously but thoughtfully. There won't be any advance announcements. I don't see myself managing a team; that's not in my plans. My future lies in other areas outside of football, although time will tell what happens."</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>Ronaldo will be next seen in action on Monday as the Selecao take on Croatia in their final Nations League group-stage match before heading back to Saudi Arabia where Al-Nassr face Al-Qadisiyah in a Saudi Pro League clash on November 22.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

Cristiano Ronaldo sets clear timeline for retirement as Portugal superstar insists he has no plans to go into management | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

Cristiano Ronaldo set a timeline for retirement after scoring a brace in Portugal&apos;s 5-1 thrashing of Poland on Friday.