“Ronaldo could start for Portugal at World Cup” – Luís Figo | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role with Portugal in the lead-up to next summer’s World Cup is likely to be the subject of much debate over the next year.

Currently the first-choice striker for Roberto Martínez, Ronaldo has been clear in his aim to represent his country in the United States, by which time he will be 41 years old.

One of the Seleção’s most iconic figures, Luís Figo, was asked about the subject on Monday morning during an event held in Madrid. The former Portugal winger says one thing he is certain of is Ronaldo’s ability to score goals.

“He could be a starter,” Figo said. “Decisive... we have to wait and see. But Cristiano is an example for the whole world in terms of availability, professionalism, talent. And he will always score goals, I think even at 40, even at 42, he will always score goals.

“Now, whether they are decisive goals, I don’t know, we have to wait and see. For us Portuguese, let’s hope they are always decisive.”