Ronaldo: At the age of 40, he still has his last dream, aiming at the World Cup champion

Will Ronaldo retire with the regret of never winning the World Cup in his career? This question has lingered in many people's minds. Now, at the age of 40, he is still galloping on the green field. With the rise of the powerful Portugal team, that greatest dream, the World Cup champion, is reigniting in unprecedented ways.

Although he is over 40 years old, Ronaldo is still the core of Martinez's system. People often say: "Time does not wait for people." But in the football world, there are always some people who dare to challenge the law of time, and Ronaldo is undoubtedly a model.

Royce's differences: 40 years old, 5 Golden Globes, 5 Champions League champions, one European Cup champion, two European League trophys - with such brilliant achievements, Ronaldo could have retired successfully and left behind a legend that no one doubted. But he chose to move forward not to recall the glory of the past, but because he still had an unfinished dream in his heart: the World Cup championship.

Who can assert that he cannot realize this dream? It may be a rash judgment to say that Ronaldo is destined to be unable to participate in the World Cup. This is not only an underestimation of his willpower, one of the greatest players in football history, but also a misjudgment of the strength of this Portuguese national team that has risen strongly under Roberto Martinez.

And Ronaldo is the core character of this story. Even though he is over forty years old, he still shines in this UEFA Nations League, scoring one goal each against Germany and Spain. These two goals are not just a contribution to the data, but more like a declaration: "I am still there. I can still do it." In this football era where veterans are gradually eliminating, if you are slower, you may be replaced, but Ronaldo is still an indispensable pillar of the national team and a symbol of spirit and strength.

Martinez has more choices, but chose to trust Ronaldo. Martinez is not without other options. He holds a group of golden generation players: Bruno Fernandez is accurate and sharp, Bernardo Silva is smart and calm, Ruben Dias is steady and reliable, Vitinia is calm, João Neves is passionate, Nuno Mendes is amazing speed, Gonzalo Ramos is young and promising... But Martinez did not choose to abandon Ronaldo to "renew" but did the opposite. He regards Ronaldo as the core, spiritual leader and symbol of the team. And this decision is proving its correctness.

In this European League final held in Germany in the early morning of June 9, Portugal not only did not face the disadvantage, but even controlled the rhythm of the game for a while. This team not only has personal abilities, but also demonstrates a high degree of tactical unity and maturity. And in this team, Ronaldo's role has also changed. He no longer needs to carry the entire team alone, but the psychological support and victory temperament he brings cannot be measured by data.

Unlike many players of the same age who choose to retire or go to low-intensity leagues to retire, Ronaldo still maintains extremely high standards for himself. He trains strictly, eats scientifically, maintains his best physical condition - it's not all about maintaining his image, but because he really desires competition and wins. Ronaldo is not satisfied with his existing honors. At his age, many people have retired for many years. But he seemed to have made time give in because of that steely will and unstoppable pursuit.

Irreplaceable spiritual power. Ronaldo's existence brings something irreplaceable - that is inspiration. He doesn't need to say anything more in the locker room. His professional attitude and professionalism are the best motivation for his teammates. His teammates are more confident when he is on the court; his opponents are more afraid when he is on the team; his fans have more expectations when he is on the team. The World Cup trophy is the only missing puzzle in his hall of honor and his ultimate goal. And 2026 is another new opportunity. Not only does Portugal have the strength to compete for the championship, they also have experience, resilience and a deep lineup that is enough to go further. If the dream comes true, Ronaldo will be more than a legend - he will become a complete legend.