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Brazilian Ronaldo Says Cristiano Ronaldo Can No Longer Keep Up With Football's Pace
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First reported by N12 · 45 minutes ago
What happened
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario said Cristiano Ronaldo can still play in Saudi Arabia but is no longer able to keep up with the World Cup's demands, reflecting on Cristiano's disappointing 2026 World Cup exit and uncertain future.
- 01Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 without his usual impact.
- 02Ronaldo Nazario said Cristiano might still play in Saudi Arabia but not at World Cup level.
- 03The Brazilian legend noted the physical limits athletes face as they age, affecting performance.
- 04Cristiano has not confirmed if he will play in Euro 2028 at age 43.
- 05Ronaldo emphasized the struggle between passion for football and the body's declining capabilities.
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