Ex-Manchester United coach believes Cristiano Ronaldo could play at 2030 World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, may still play in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to his former Manchester United coach. Despite hints at retirement, Rene Meulensteen believes Ronaldo could continue for another four years.

Key points

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently 41 years old.
Rene Meulensteen believes Ronaldo could play until 2030.
The 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at 41 years old -Credit:Miguel Lemos/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Cristiano Ronaldo could still feature at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to his former Manchester United coach. The Portuguese forward, 41, has already dropped hints that he is closing in on retirement.

However, former United coach Rene Meulensteen believes Ronaldo could yet continue playing for another four years. The next World Cup is set to be hosted across Spain, Morocco, and Portugal — a factor that could potentially persuade Ronaldo to extend his career.

Speaking to Goal, he said: "I mean, health permitting. You look at him, he's 41, but obviously, he's biologically probably early thirties. It's a bit of a case where the mind goes, the rest will follow. So there's no doubt about the fact that he looks after himself in the best possible way.