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Ronaldo's Retirement: Vingada Calls Timing 'Too Late'
6 Nov
Summary
- Former coach Nelo Vingada believes Ronaldo's retirement timing was past its prime.
- Vingada suggests Ronaldo won't return to the national team in any capacity.
- The former coach thinks Ronaldo should have retired after the 2026 World Cup.
Nelo Vingada, who previously coached the Portugal national team, has commented on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent retirement from international football. Vingada expressed his belief that Ronaldo made the decision to retire too late, suggesting the ideal timing would have been after the 2026 World Cup.
According to Vingada, recent disagreements and public statements between Ronaldo and the national team coach created an irreconcilable situation. Despite the significant loss to the team, Vingada views Ronaldo's retirement as a natural, albeit poorly handled, outcome. He does not anticipate Ronaldo returning to the national team in any administrative or technical capacity.
Vingada also touched upon Ronaldo's ongoing playing career, emphasizing his pursuit of 1,000 career goals and a potential desire to play alongside his son for Al-Nassr. He predicts that reaching this milestone might coincide with the end of Ronaldo's playing career.
