Cristiano Ronaldo tempts Kroos out of retirement: 'You can still play a few more years'

Cristiano Ronaldo tempts Kroos out of retirement: 'You can still play a few more years'

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:08 - 11.09.2024

Al Nassr and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his thoughts on Toni Kroos' decision to retire from football after winning everything with club and country.

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his thoughts on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos' decision to retire from football.

Kroos announced his retirement at the end of last season, after helping Real Madrid win the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League.

He then packed his boots after Germany crashed out in the quarter-final of the Euro 2024 championship.

Ronaldo believes Toni Kroos can still play at high level

Ronaldo respects Kroos' decision but believes he still has a few years of football left in him.

Toni Kroos (Photo Credit: Romano/X)
Toni Kroos proved decisive for the last time as he bows out in style.

Speaking with Rio Ferdinand on his UR Cristiano YouTube channel, CR7 said "Kroos' retirement? It's the way he sees it, we have to respect him. I respect his decision.

"He could play a few years more at a high level, but that's his decision."

Ronaldo, himself, has no plans to retire at the end of the season, as he continues to score and perform at a high level for both club and country.

Over the ongoing international break, the Al Nassr man became the first footballer to score over 900 goals, and his goal is to crack the 1000 mark before hanging up his boots.

This means the likelihood of seeing Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup has increased exponentially.