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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal at the next World Cup?

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal at the next World Cup?

Is there any chance that CR7 could feature in the north American world cup in 2026?

The latter half of 2022 represented some of the rockiest waters that Cristiano Ronaldo has faced in his entire playing career.

First, he fell out with his manager – and seemingly everyone else above him at Man Utd – before losing his place as a regular starter for the Red Devils. Then he drafted in Piers Morgan, a well-known admirer of his, to conduct a tell-all interview which led to the termination of his contract.

After this, having assisted in taking Portugal to the last eight of the World Cup – overcoming tests from UruguayGhana and Switzerland in the process – CR7 crashed out of the tournament against Morocco.

He was pictured exiting the Al Thumama stadium in tears that night, which could well be the swan-song in Ronaldo’s five-tournament World Cup run.

But would it really be beyond the realms of possibility for Ronaldo to take to the stage one final time in CanadaMexico and the United StatesGOAL looks into what a Ronaldo appearance in four years’ time could entail.

 

How old would Cristiano Ronaldo be at the next World Cup?

To address the elephant in the room, Cristiano Ronaldo would be 41 by the time the next World Cup rolls around. The ex-Man Utd marksman was born on February 5 1985 and, at the 2022 World Cup, he was 37 years old.

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Surprisingly, he didn’t make the top five oldest players at the 2022 World Cup. That same list did, however, feature his teammate Pepe who was the third oldest representative at 39 years of age. Former Barcelona full-back Dani Alves also trumped Ronaldo’s age, at 39.

A further four years would take Ronaldo into his 40s and could see him become one of the top five oldest players to ever turn out in a World Cup fixture if he remains a part of the Selecao.

Providing no players that are older than Ronaldo feature in 2026, he would become the joint fourth oldest player, alongside Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings, who also played at 41.

He would overtake England’s age record holder, Peter Shilton, who was 40 when he played at Italia 90.

The oldest attacking player to ever play in a World Cup is Roger Milla. At the spritely age of 42, the Cameroon legend played and netted at USA 94 versus Russia.

 

What has Cristiano Ronaldo said about his future?

Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t retired from international football, although rumours have swirled around his future since he shared an emotional message on social media after losing to Morocco.

 

Ronaldo, who first represented his country in 2003, was followed by cameras as he walked towards his dressing room in tears following their shocking defeat to the Atlas Lions. He then took to social media after the event, stating that he “would never turn (his) back on (his) country.”

On Instagram, he posted: “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career.”

“Fortunately, I won many titles of international dimension, including for Portugal, but putting our country’s name on the highest footing in the world was my biggest dream.

“I fought for it. I fought hard for this dream. In five appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all. I left it all out on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream.

“Sadly yesterday the dream ended. It’s not worth reacting in the heat of the moment. I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, and much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed for a moment. I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country.”

While it would be foolish to write a man who holds the joint record for the most international appearances (196), the prospect of a sixth World Cup appearance could be ambitious.

Ronaldo lost his place in the Man Utd first team at the start of the 2022-23 season, with only sporadic time on the pitch available to him. In a similar vein, CR7 has benched in Portugal’s knockout round 6-1 demolition of SwitzerlandGoncalo Ramos, the 21-year-old who replaced him, bagged a hat trick.

Against Morocco, he was only substituted onto the field of play in the 51st minute, with the game escaping the Selecao das Quinas.

Some might speculate that in four years’ time, even if he was still willing, Ronaldo’s powers could have waned to a point of non-selection for his beloved nation.

 

What has Cristiano Ronaldo achieved at the World Cup?

Ronaldo holds the world record for the number of goals scored internationally, with 118 goals in 196 appearances. He is also a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, the most recent of those coming in 2017.

His biggest achievement in a World Cup context will surely be the moment that he became the first men’s player in history to score at five World Cups.

The fourth-place finish he and his teammates achieved at the 2006 World Cup is more than likely the closest he will have come to getting his hands on the World Cup trophy.

Since that tournament, Portugal haven’t progressed further than the last eight and Ronaldo doesn’t have a World Cup knockout round goal to his name.

Needless to say, this is a fact that will only add fuel to Messi fans’ claim that the Argentine has out-performed Ronaldo in the 2022competition.

If he isn’t to appear in the North American World Cup in 2026, this trophy will be the only major piece of silverware that will have evaded him.

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INDIA VS ENGLAND

T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal INDIA VS ENGLAND

T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal preview between India and England: live streaming, weather, pitch report, and more.

Synopsis: The fantasy World Cup final between India and Pakistan will take place on November 10 if India defeats England in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2022, precisely like it did in 2007.

Following a win against Zimbabwe on 6 November, India not only finished as the top team in its group but made a swift entry into the semi-final against England in the 2022 T20I World Cup. The match will be played in Adelaide Oval on 10 November, where the conditions have not been too favorable for the Indian team.

Last time on 2 November, during the match with Bangladesh, despite a good score on the cards, raines played a spoilsport and India just managed to win the match by just 5 runs.

With Pakistan already securing its seat in the finals after defeating the Kiwis at Sydney Cricket Ground by 7 wickets, the tournament has become more interesting. Also, if India beats England on 10 November, it will be a dream World Cup final match between India and Pakistan, just like in 2007.

India has already defeated Pakistan in the Super 12 match, by four wickets on 23 October. This time, Pakistan seems well prepared and in absolute momentum.

However, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has some good news to share. India’s opening batsmen KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav are in form, while key bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohd Shami do look to manage any conditions.

Before speaking more about India vs Pakistan match, let’s look at how both India and England teams are trying to stabilize the pendulum towards their side.

England: Looking at the English side Captain Jos Buttler and Alex Hales have been the source of most of the runs for the team, as both have hit a fifty each.

A bowling attack by pacers Mark Wood and Sam Curran can promise a tough start for Indian batters. But the fielding seems to be an issue for the English side.

India: For India, the return of opener KL Rahul’s form has been a boon. Plus Virat Kohli’s consistent powerful knocks have been a key changer. Suryakumar Yadav has been phenomenal with his ferocious batting and Arshdeep Singh has shown some promising spells. Also, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohd Shami did their job too.

Considering India’s cons are its fielding and middle-order bowling. Its spinners have not been that effective, though have managed to take wickets. However, their economy have been expensive. So, there seems to be a concern.

Weather condition:

According to experts, the weather in Adelaide Oval will be partly cloudy in Adelaide on Thursday, however, with no chances of rain, there will be a full game without any disruption. The temperatures will hover between 22° C to 13° C.

itch report:

The pitch in Adelaide Oval has been bouncy and the is good for batting the short square boundaries will tempt the hitters to go big. Despite bouncy pitches, spinners will also get favours.

India vs England (Head to Head):

Altogether, India has played 22 matches with England in the T20 World Cup till now, out of which India won 12 and England 10.

Possible XIs:

India possible XI:

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel/Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

England possible XI:

Jos Buttler (c and wk), Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

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DHAWAN

Shikhar Dhawan as Punjab Kings captain in the IPL 2023.

The move was on expected lines after the 31-year-old from Karnataka failed to take the team to the IPL playoffs earlier this year.

Shikhar Dhawan has been chosen as the Punjab Kings captain for the upcoming IPL 2023. On Wednesday, the franchise’s board of directors made the decision.

After the 31-year-old from Karnataka failed to lead the squad to the IPL playoffs earlier this year, the move was expected.

After KL Rahul decided to join the Lucknow Super Giants, Agarwal was named captain for the 2022 season. Aside from the team’s inconsistency, Agarwal’s form suffered as well, with 196 runs at an average of 16.33.

Last year, the franchise considered making Dhawan the captain, but ultimately chose Agarwal.

“The board of directors has agreed to make Dhawan captain.” “He has all of the experience, both as a player and as a captain in the IPL, and he did well for the squad in his first season last year,” a source told PTI.

Punjab paid Rs 8.25 crore for Dhawan’s services earlier this year in a major auction. The 36-year-old southpaw rewarded the faith by scoring 460 runs in 14 games with a strike rate of 122.66 and an average of 38.33.

Despite giving up leadership to Dhawan, the franchise remains intent on keeping Agarwal. A decision will be made shortly, as the deadline for player retention is November 15.

Despite being a consistent performer in the IPL, Dhawan only plays for India in the 50-over format. He has recently been captaining India’s second-string ODI team and will lead the team in New Zealand later this month. He has previous IPL leadership experience with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Trevor Bayliss, who led England to the 2019 ODI World Cup triumph and KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, will be the new head coach for Punjab. Brad Haddin, another Australian, will assist Bayliss.

As the franchise seeks its first championship, the team owners have high expectations for the new coach and captain. Punjab’s only final appearance was in 2014. It has finished sixth in each of the previous four seasons.

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