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Qatar 2022: He’s Now Bad Player – Evra Speaks On Ronaldo Retiring

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3 years ago

December 17, 2022

Former France international, Patrice Evra, believes Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo could retire from football after his country’s 2022 FIFA World Cup exit a few days ago.

Evra said presently everything Ronaldo does, he is a ‘bad player’ after he failed to achieve his ‘dream’ of winning the World Cup in Qatar.

Ronaldo is currently a free agent after his contract with Manchester United was terminated before the 2022 World Cup got underway in Qatar.

And Evra, who played alongside Ronaldo during his first stint at Manchester United, insisted he would not be surprised if the former Juventus and Real Madrid star ended his hugely successful career.

“I don’t know [what he will do next]. [Lionel] Messi is saying he will retire [from the World Cup], but I don’t know if Ronaldo will retire,” Evra told Sky Sports.

“Sometimes, when you are getting so much criticism, especially at the end of your career, you are like, OK, I think it is time to stop’.

“That must be a feeling, especially when you are not in the starting XI of your national team, because that is what Cristiano wanted; to play, be fit and win the World Cup with his country.

“This was his dream; now he doesn’t have that dream. Although I won’t talk for Cristiano, I wouldn’t be surprised if he says he is retiring. Now everything Cristiano does, he is a ‘bad person’, a ‘bad player’ or whatever. I wouldn’t be surprised if he decides to retire.”

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UCL Final: Paul Merson Mentions Three Players Who Should Lead Arsenal’s Attack Against PSG

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4 days ago

May 29, 2026

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Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has mentioned three players that should lead the Gunners’ attack when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

Both teams will clash in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday evening.

However, in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson wants the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard to lead Arsenal’s attack against Luis Enrique’s side.

“I expect Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard to lead the Arsenal attack in this game,” Merson said.

“I like Trossard. He plays in all the big games because he’s such a reliable and good footballer. But I don’t expect Arsenal to open PSG up with this trio. Their real chance is through set-pieces,” he said.

PSG and Arsenal head to the game after eliminating Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, respectively, in the semi-final earlier this month.

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UCL: Paul Merson Tells PSG How To Beat Arsenal In Final

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5 days ago

May 29, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has told Paris Saint-Germain how to beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Arsenal will take on PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Budapest.

However, in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson disclosed that if the Parisians want to win Mikel Arteta’s side, they must not allow the Gunners to score the first goal in the encounter.

“If PSG want to win this final, they cannot afford to let Arsenal score the first goal,” Merson said.

“We know how difficult Arsenal can be to break down. Even PSG can play defensive like they did against Bayern in the second leg, but their front-three is just superior to Arsenal.

“Even if Arsenal try, they cannot match PSG’s attack,” he said.

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World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo Tipped To Olay 2030 Tournament

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5 days ago

May 29, 2026

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Former Eric Djemba-Djemba has asserted that Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to participate in the 2030 World Cup.

The Cameroonian emphasized the Portugal captain’s relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

“It would be the ideal conclusion,” the former Manchester United midfielder said as he backed Ronaldo’s ambition to continue playing until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Djemba-Djemba believes that if his former teammate chooses not to retire by 2030, Portugal should certainly include him in their World Cup squad.

He stated on BetVictor via GOAL, “He is driven by a desire to enhance his skills and to compete. I have never encountered a mentality quite like his. If he is still active when the 2030 World Cup takes place in Portugal, I firmly believe he should be included in the team.”

Djemba-Djemba further remarked that it would represent the perfect conclusion to Ronaldo’s career if he were to play in the 2030 World Cup alongside his son before retiring from professional football.

“It would be the perfect finale to his career and a remarkable moment for Portuguese football. And just think if Cristiano Jr. is also present. That would be extraordinary.”

Ronaldo holds the record as the top goalscorer in international men’s football, with 143 goals to his credit.