Carlo Ancelotti, who worked with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, says the “football legend” could still “play for any team in the world”.

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• CR7 still winning major trophies at 40
• Able to maintain remarkable standards
• Italian coach now in charge of Brazil

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  At 40 years of age, evergreen Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo is showing no sign of slowing down. He registered the 138th goal of his record-breaking international career when helping his country to ultimate glory in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  CR7 has also picked up back-to-back Golden Boots in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr, as he looks to chase down 1,000 career goals. A contract extension is expected to be agreed by the all-time great in the Middle East.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ancelotti once savoured Champions League glory alongside Ronaldo in Spain and is delighted to see a player that he knows well continuing to silence any doubters at an age where most elite performers have retired.

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  WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

  Italian tactician Ancelotti told reporters of seeing Ronaldo become a two-time Nations League winner: “I am very happy with what he has achieved. He is a football legend and continues to be a legend. His age shows that his seriousness and professionalism are at the highest level.”

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