‘Plays himself every game for the next five tournaments’ - New role for Cristiano Ronaldo speculated on after World Cup ‘last dance’ for the Portuguese GOAT
Goal | 07.07.2026 22:54
Speaking on talkSPORT, broadcaster Jeff Stelling proposed a surprising successor. Stelling asked his co-host Gabby Agbonlahor: "Roberto Martinez is leaving as Portugal manager, we all know that. How about Cristiano Ronaldo as the next Portugal manager?" Stelling argued that taking the managerial role would ensure Ronaldo remains at the centre of the national team setup without needing to be on the pitch.