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Cristiano Ronaldo told he's still 'the best player in the world' with ex-Portugal boss in 'no doubt' evergreen CR7 will make it to 2026 World Cup

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<p>Santos spent eight memorable years working with CR7 at international level, with the pair savouring European Championship glory together in 2016. Ronaldo now has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-more-dreams-al-nassr-portugal-star-900th-career-goal-aged-39/bltb7aa635ded895fc4" target="_blank">record-breaking hauls of 217 caps and 135 goals for his country</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">showing no sign of slowing down at 39 years of age</a>, with Portugal or Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr, and is expected to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bruno-fernandes-cristiano-ronaldo-play-portugal-beyond-2026-world-cup-trophy-dream-north-america/blt9235b70a5bd02b00" target="_blank">extend his career through to the next World Cup finals in 2026</a>. Santos believes the all-time great will grace that tournament as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-different-breed-20-rise-goat-status-history-making-longevity-explained-former-manchester-united-team-mate/blt88731b03f72351d0" target="_blank">remains part of the global elite</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Santos said at the Portuguese Football Federation’s 110th anniversary, as reported by <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/8217907791/cristiano-ronaldo-e-o-melhor-jogador-do-mundo-vai-estar-no-mundial2026/ " target="_blank"><em>O Jogo</em></a>: “No surprise there, I always expected him to be at a high level until late in his career. I have no doubt that he will be at the World Cup and will give his all so that Portugal can win another title. Cristiano is the best player in the world, full stop.”</p>

WHAT FERNANDO SANTOS SAID

<p>Ronaldo has five Ballons d’Or to his name, having <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/many-years-left-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-rivalry-former-usmnt-stars-alexi-lalas-stuart-holden-explain-why-goat-battle-continue-2026-world-cup/bltda9538095c917571" target="_blank">battled with Lionel Messi for the title of best player on the planet</a> throughout his career, and intends to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/1000-goals-realistic-cristiano-ronaldo-ex-premier-league-rival-al-nassr-superstar-going-get-there-portuguese-goat-40th-birthday/blt914f1c38c7a35d1d" target="_blank">make more history by reaching 1,000 goals</a> before any thought is given to hanging up his boots.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

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Cristiano Ronaldo may be approaching his 40th birthday but he remains “the best player in the world”, according to ex-Portugal boss Fernando Santos.

Cristiano Ronaldo told he&apos;s still &apos;the best player in the world&apos; with ex-Portugal boss in &apos;no doubt&apos; evergreen CR7 will make it to 2026 World Cup