The manager of Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, has spoken out against Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to leave the national team.
On Thursday, Ronaldo extended his retirement from playing for Portugal. On Friday, when speaking to the media, Mourinho refrained from passing judgement on the 41-year-old’s decision and instead reassured supporters that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will keep playing.
I prefer not to pass judgement on him. We should respect his decision rather than comment on it, in my opinion. “I respect it, of course,” Mourinho added.
I am not retiring. His career has not come to a close.
His friends and family are aware that he is far from done with his professional aspirations.