Former Italy forward, Antonio Cassano has immersed Cristiano Ronaldo to retire or risk becoming an everyday substitute following his recent struggles for his club and country.
Ronaldo has started only 1 league match this term under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Meanwhile, he also struggled on Tuesday evening September 27, as he missed some key chances in Portugal's 1-0 defeat against Spain that saw his side which missed out on the semi-finals of the Nations League.
However, his place within the national team arena is now being questioned though, with many calling that he should retire.
Cassano feels Ronaldo isn't any longer reaching his usual high standards and may call time on his career.
At this time, Cristiano should do himself a favour and understand that if you do not reach a particular level, you must close the shop, Cassano told Cabine Desportiva.
He won everything, he was a phenomenon. Stop! you have got to prevent or you will only run into the bench.
Ronaldo holds the planet record for the amount of goals in international men's football, having scored 117 times for his country.