Anderson believes Ronaldo will not retire soon despite challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Anderson, a former Manchester United teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed confidence that Ronaldo is not close to retirement. In an exclusive interview, he discussed Ronaldo's physical condition and his ability to still score goals, emphasizing the player's competitive nature and mental strength. Anderson noted that while Ronaldo may not play every match, his impact in critical moments remains significant. There are ongoing rumors regarding Ronaldo's situation with Portugal’s manager Jorge Jesus amid mixed performances, but Anderson dismissed retirement speculations, pointing out Ronaldo's enduring skills at 41 years old.
- •Anderson played with Ronaldo at Manchester United from 2007 to 2009.
- •Ronaldo, now 41, scored recently for Portugal, ruling offside.
- •Concerns arose about Ronaldo's playing time under Portugal’s Jorge Jesus.
- •Anderson credits Ronaldo's mentality and competitive spirit for his enduring success.
- •Ronaldo's ability to change games in moments remains evident, per Anderson.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Exclusive: Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-Manchester United teammate isn't buying retirement talk
"Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is nowhere close to retiring, or so believes his former teammate and Brazil’s Anderson. Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira and Ronaldo played together at Manchester United from 2007 to 2009, before “CR7’s” departure to Real Madrid. Recently, in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Anderson opened up and reflected on his […] The post Exclusive: Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-Manchester United teammate isn't buying retirement talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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