Manchester United continue to make headlines even when their former heroes take centre stage elsewhere, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again proving that his legendary ambition knows no limits.
As Erik ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim oversees a new era at Old Trafford, the club’s ex-superstar remains determined to carve out history on foreign soil.
While United look to rebuild for the future, Cristiano Ronaldo is still rewriting football’s record books at 40 years old.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has shown no signs of slowing down, scoring freely for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia while inspiring the next generation of Portuguese talent under Roberto Martinez.
With Portugal closing in on World Cup qualification, Ronaldo’s presence continues to be a key driving force behind the national team’s ambitions.
His longevity and professionalism have become a talking point across Europe, particularly as United’s younger forwards are encouraged to adopt the same relentless mindset that defined his time at Old Trafford.
Amorim has often cited Ronaldo’s example when discussing leadership and mentality within the current United squad.
Now, the former Red Devils icon has made it clear that retirement is not on his agenda anytime soon, even if his family wishes otherwise.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no intention of retiring any time soon, despite his family’s best efforts.
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The Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar has revealed his loved ones are pushing for him to hang up his boots following an incredible career which has seen him become one of the greatest players ever, but the striker is adamant he still has the desire to pursue more history in the sport.
After being awarded the inaugural Prestige Award at the Portugal Football Globe Awards gala on Tuesday night, Ronaldo said of his immediate future: “I want to keep playing for a few years, not many, I have to be honest.
“I want to thank all my team-mates, for having learned from all of them – and even from this younger generation as well.
“For me, it’s a privilege to be with you. Our [Portugal’s] goal is to win the next two games and be in the World Cup.
“The World Cup will come soon. We have to think solely and exclusively about the present, but with our thoughts ahead.
“It would be a dream. But step by step.”
Continuing to discuss his future ambitions, the father-of-five admitted his family are questioning his pursuit of more history, adding: “People, especially my family, say, ‘It’s time for you to stop. You’ve done everything.
“Why do you want to score a thousand goals?’ But I don’t think so.
“I think I’m still producing good things, I’m helping my club and the national team, and why not keep going? I’m sure that when it’s over, I’ll leave feeling fulfilled, because I gave it my all.
“I know I don’t have many more years, but I try to enjoy the few I have to the fullest.
“If it were 20 years ago, I would say I wanted to ‘eat the world.’
“Now I don’t see things that way.
“Age allows you to think differently. I have a philosophy of living day by day.
“Things go by so quickly, things change, and you can’t make long-term plans.
“Right now, I make short-term plans because it gives me more energy that way.
“It gives me more of a will to live. That’s what I try to do: enjoy each day, training session by training session, game by game.
“The rest will soon be seen.”
Ronaldo has notched up more than 100 goals for four clubs he has played for and thus becoming the first person in history to score 100 goals for four separate clubs.
Ronaldo, who is just 54 goals short of reaching 1,000 in his career, will continue that chase when Portugal host the Republic of Ireland and Hungary in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, a ground where his story first began, and where his Manchester United legacy truly took flight.