CRISTIANO RONALDO is used to being the star of the show whenever he lines up on the football pitch.
So it makes sense that the Portugal icon harbours an ambition to start a new career in acting when he finally hangs up his boots.
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he wants to try acting when he retires from footballCredit: EPA
He was speaking at the Dubai Sports Conference where he was presented with an awardCredit: Reuters
The likes of Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones have both moved from stadium to stage while a host of others including David Beckham have made cameo appearances on the silver screen.
And five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, 34, admitted that he has still has many goals to achieve after his playing days.
Speaking at the Dubai Sports Conference, he said: ‘When I quit football I would like to resume my studies.
“I focus a lot on studying, on learning, because unfortunately, the studies I have done can’t give answer to all the questions I have in mind.
“One thing that fascinates me is to want to try acting in a film.”
One thing that fascinates me is to want to try acting in a film
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo has insisted that he has no plans to retire yet, and says he will walk away from the game “the moment my body is no longer responding in the right way”.
The Juventus ace added: “I have never had a bad season in my life, since I am always ready to face challenges.
“I always play with the intention of winning. The moment my body no longer responds in the right way on the pitch, then it will be time for me to stop.
“Many years ago the ideal age to retire was 30 or 32, now you still see players aged 40.”
Ronaldo was in Dubai for the Globe Soccer Awards after being nominated for Best Men’s Player alongside rival Lionel Messi and Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
Also pictured at the event were Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku and Atletico Madrid starlet Joao Felix.
Ronaldo is currently on a winter break with Juventus set to restart their Serie A campaign against Cagliari on January 6.
Former Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku was also at the event in DubaiCredit: Reuters
Ronaldo’s compatriot Joao Felix was recognised as a speaker at the conferenceCredit: Reuters
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
