‘Ronaldo is no longer the fast player he once was, but he’s still lethal in the box and that’s what he needs to maximise at the World Cup’ Maniche on how Cristiano Ronaldo can succeed this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with the Euro 2016 trophy after Portugal's win over France in the final in Paris.

For more than two decades since he made his first international appearance as an 18-year-old, Cristiano Ronaldo has been scoring goals, setting records and producing era-defining moments for the Portuguese national side.

But as the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star approaches his 41st birthday and with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, questions are being asked about how Portugal boss Roberto Martinez should use him this summer.