Recently, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has scored fewer goals and his form has been questioned, and French star LeBeuf advised him to consider retiring because he does not want to see the Portuguese superstar degenerate into mediocrity.
This season, Ronaldo, who returned to Manchester United, scored 9 goals in 22 rounds of the Premier League, the last time he could not score 20 goals in the league was in 2009, and now Ronaldo needs to score 11 goals in 12 rounds of the Premier League to break through the 20-goal mark, which is extremely difficult.
French defender LeBeouf, who played for Chelsea in the Premier League, said: "I think at a certain time, you have to think: how should I (referring to Cristiano Ronaldo) treat my life and career? Maybe Cristiano Ronaldo needs to think about it, think about it for himself, or discuss it with his family to understand what he has to do for the rest of his career and whether there is a future for his career.
I don't want to see Cristiano perform badly, he's been at the top for so many years. I don't want him to be reduced to a mediocre player, I'd rather see him hang up his boots than barely play for another two or three years without the high level of the past. ”
However, Ronaldo, who has already passed his 37th birthday, said he can still be in good shape for four or five years, and he hopes to still play in the top flight at the age of 40. Therefore, C Ronaldo does not have a retirement plan in a short period of time, and according to his vision, he may even play another World Cup!
Not only that, but the United superstar insists he is still one of the best players in the world, scoring 15 goals in 29 games in all competitions, ranking first in Manchester United and the only Red Devils player to score double-digit goals. At the same time, he scored 115 goals in Portugal, setting a world record, and 804 goals in his career are enough to rank in football history.
"I prove myself year after year, and the data itself says it all." Cristiano Ronaldo responded, "I don't have to tell you I'm excellent, because the numbers are there for all to see. Facts are facts, and other things are not facts. So I'm very happy with my form, I'm still scoring goals, helping my teammates, whether it's in Portugal or Manchester United, that's why I want to keep playing.
I started playing in the top flight when I was 18 years old and have been at the top for 15 or 16 years. It stems from my dedication, my passion and the ambition I've been working hard for. So I'm still at the top of the world in terms of performances, trophies, goals and records. ”
Cristiano Ronaldo said he hopes to win the title for Manchester United again, the Portuguese have won 5 Champions Leagues, 7 league titles, 6 domestic cups and 5 Ballon d'Or, but he does not want to end there and hopes to win more honors in the next four or five years.
"I wouldn't say I don't want more because I play for a club that gives me a chance to win more trophies, so why not fight for it?"
Cristiano added, "It's the same with the national team, I know I don't have many years to play, four or five years, we have to wait and see, but I hope to win more championships." ”
Ronaldo admits that he has to change his playing style, "You have to be smart, you know that you are 18, 20 or 25 years old, not the same as when you were 35 years old." 」 It's a maturity, experience, and wisdom, and you may have to give up some things to win over others and stay balanced in order to be competitive and at the highest level. Sacrifices must be made, because if you are not willing to give, you will achieve nothing. ”