Returning to Old Trafford this season, Cristiano Ronaldo has been a lightning rod for criticism due to the underwhleming performance of the current Manchester United team. Cristiano Ronaldo will turn 36 next month. In some parts of the game, the impression of age can be felt, but scoring goals is still as terrible as before. He has already scored 14 goals since returning to Manchester United this season. Ronaldo’s goal in the Champions League has brought United to the last 16 of the group stage. The goal of the Portuguese forward in the league has brought 13 points to the team so far.

Regardless of age, a footballer in such a form does not think of retirement. Cristiano Ronaldo therefore wants to continue the game for many more days. Specifically, one of the best of all time wants to pursue a career up to the age of 42.

Ronaldo gave an interview to ESPN Brazil. Speaking about spending two decades in professional football, he said: “I am delighted to see that longevity as a player plays an important role in continuing to do well in top football, especially in my case. I think I am 30 years old physically. I take great care of my body and mind. I have learned at the age of 33 that your body will accept it if you want, but the real battle is with the mind.”

Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2016. At the time, 34-year-old Ronaldo’s fitness was impressed by Juventus’ medical team. They thought Ronaldo’s fitness was like a footballer in his twenties. Ronaldo can still give his best at the top level because he is fitness conscious.

The key, he says, is to believe in yourself. And that’s what I’ve been doing for the last few years. I am working with such a mentality now, I am concentrating there. I know my body will handle it well because I respect the body and care about what the body says. ‘

For this reason, Ronaldo wants to play even after forty. While it may seem like a daunting task for a striker at the top, Ibrahimovic is doing just that in Serie A. Teddy Sheringham also played in the English Premier League at the age of 40. Ronaldo is confident of following in the footsteps of the club’s predecessor, saying: “There are important moments in life, good or bad. When you fall to the ground, you have to have the strength to stand up again. I’m happy, I want to be here and see what happens. I want to see if I can play in 40, 41 or 42 years. But most importantly, the goal of the day is to enjoy the moment.”

Romelu Lukaku has been unhappy with Chelsea since the bombing interview with Sky Sport Italy. Especially the team manager Thomas Tuchel. It was rumored that Lukaku had publicly expressed his desire to return to his former club, sparking rumors that he would leave Chelsea in just six months. That buzz seems to have stopped for now. Lukaku also sat down to discuss with coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday, and the talks have been fruitful, according to a number of reliable Chelsea-based journalists.

Even during the practice at the end of the discussion, the star has practiced hard. As a result, Lukaku is unlikely to leave Chelsea at least this month.

The football field is buzzing with the buzz of thousands more such team changes. Will Killian Mbappe stay at PSG? Or go to Real? Will Earling Harland leave Dortmund? Will Chelsea keep Lukaku in the squad after giving a controversial interview to Sky Italy? Will Harry Kane finally be able to leave Tottenham? Can Coutinho stay at Bara? Who is buying Liverpool-Manchester City this time? What about other leagues?

The answers to many such questions will be confirmed in a few days. Again, the answers to some of the questions, some of the puzzles will remain unresolved. The winter shift in European football has already begun. The major European leagues will continue to rotate throughout the month of January. Which players have changed teams so far? Who hasn’t done it yet but can?

World number one Novak Djokovic has finally withdrawn from Serbia’s ATP Cup squad.

It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Novak Djokovic, 34

According to the COVID-19 protocol, all players and staff at the 2022 Australian Open must be vaccinated or have a medical exemption granted by an independent panel of experts.

However, defending champion Djokovic has not commented publicly on his vaccination status

Nine-time Australian Open winner Dusan Lazovic, ranked 33rd in the world, has replaced Serbia in the 16-nation ATP Cup starting in Sydney on Saturday.

Following the withdrawal of 15th-ranked Dominic Thiem and Denis Novak, Austria have replaced France in the event.

Djokovic, who won the record-breaking ninth Australian Open men’s singles title by defeating Russia’s Daniel Medvedev in the 2021 final, is on the list for the first Grand Slam of 2022.

Meanwhile, former US Open champion Sam Stosur has announced that the Australian Open will be the final tournament of his solo career.

The 37-year-old Australian will continue to play doubles in 2022 after his 20th Australian Open and 69th Grand Slam singles appearance.

“It means a lot to me to be able to finish in front of my family, friends and Aussie supporters,”

“I’m sure it’s going to be a mix of emotions but I don’t want it any other way because I always thought I’d finish the game in Australia. But I’m planning to play doubles for the rest of the year but it will be the first chapter of my career.”

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