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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement plan after Portugal scrape through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals with win on penalties over Slovenia... as 39-year-old former Man United star reveals the main factor keeping him going

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed to fans his vision for his future in international football.

The Portugal star is at his sixth European Championship and 11th major tournament, winning the Euros once in 2016.

On Monday night he broke down in tears after seeing Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak save his spot-kick in extra-time - before thumping home his second effort in a triumphant penalty shoot-out.

The longevity of a 39-year-old who has played in 1,266 career matches is a marvel and fans have been debating for years how long he can keep going for.