Cristiano Ronaldo recently expressed his ambition to become a club owner in the future and highlighted the need to re-evaluate training methods in the face of saturation of match schedules.
“Regarding the number of games, with some players reaching up to 70 per season, it is essential to start training smarter. I understand the players’ complaints. But, honestly, it would be wiser to reduce the training volume and allow more time for recovery. No point running four or five kilometers during a training session if you’re going to do it during a match anyway,” Cristiano Ronaldo said.
The captain of the Portuguese selection spoke at the 15th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, which took place in Dubai. At 39 years old, and just over a month away from turning 40 (February 5, 2025), Ronaldo reiterated that he was not thinking of retiring, while admitting to having a project for the moment came.
“I don’t see myself becoming a coach. President of a club, this also seems unlikely to me. I rather imagine myself as the owner of a club and I have a few in mind,” shared the Al-Nassr player.
Asked about the arrival of his compatriot Ruben Amorim as coach of Manchester United, his former club, Ronaldo once again criticized the Red Devils.
“Manchester United’s problem is not in the choice of coach. It’s much bigger than that. It’s the whole structure of the club. If one day I become an owner, I will take care of it. I know exactly what to do,” he joked.
The striker, who trained at Sporting, also highlighted the development of the Saudi league in which he plays, confidently stating that it is currently superior to several European championships, including the French.
“The Saudi league is better than the French league. I don’t hesitate to say it. I know what I’m saying. It doesn’t matter what others think. In France, there is only Paris Saint-Germain. The rest doesn’t really matter. The other clubs try to compete, but they get nowhere,” he concluded.
Ronaldo’s assertion about the level of the Saudi league invites reflection on the evolution of football on a global scale. With growing investment in football in less traditional countries, this could signal a paradigm shift that redefines the league hierarchy. What impact could this have on European football and the talents that play there?
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