Bernardo Silva has urged Cristiano Ronaldo not to retire from international football. The 33-year-old was unable to stop Portugal from exiting the World Cup on Saturday as they lost 2-1 against Uruguay, leading to questions about his future with the nation.
Ronaldo will be almost 38 when the next World Cup takes place in Qatar. But Manchester City midfielder Silva is convinced that Ronaldo can continue to get better as he grows older.
‘Ronaldo has had another amazing season,’ said Silva. ‘He’s been the highest scorer in the Champions League and won a third Champions League in a row. It’s his decision. As a teammate, I hope so because he helps us so much. He’s a fantastic player. We don’t need to describe him. So hopefully he stays but it’s his decision.