While leaving the dream for the 1,000-goal mark alive, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro stated that the 2026 World Cup will be the star’s “last dance” with the Portugal national team. Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has become one of the most talked-about questions in soccer, particularly now that the 41-year-old is competing at the 2026 World Cup. Before kickoff in Portugal’s match against Croatia, the superstar’s sister Katia Aveiro told reporters that this tournament will be his “last dance” with the national team, though his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone is expected to continue.
In a video reported by SportTV, Katia Aveiro spoke to reporters before the match, dropping a bombshell on Ronaldo’s international future: “From the information I have, you can start saying your goodbyes, because I believe this is… so enjoy it. I believe it’s not, it’s not today just yet that you’ll be saying goodbye, but it will be soon. I strongly believe this is the farewell, so enjoy it a lot, because it will be difficult to find someone like him.“
When pressed further on her comments, she was asked whether Ronaldo’s chase of the 1,000-goal mark was still on. “Ah, yes, no, I am talking about the Portugal National Team. The information I have from a reliable source, I believe it is a last dance, so let’s enjoy it,” she quickly clarified.
Será? 🤯#sporttvportugal #fifaworldcup pic.twitter.com/NerDryRUXd— sport tv (@sporttvportugal) July 2, 2026
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