“It’s time to retire”- Cristiano Ronaldo urged to retire

The Portuguese superstar has struggled to find form since the beginning of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to consider retirement by Antonio Cassano, who believes the Portuguese sensation has reached the end of the road.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has not had the best of start of to the season and his performances so far has drawn criticism from football lovers.

After trying to force a move away from Manchester United in the summer, Ronaldo has struggled for starts at the club, while also facing heavy criticism for his performances so far.

Although the 37-year-old still believes he has a lot to offer, former Real Madrid and Italy forward Antonio Cassano believes the time has come for an all-time great of the sport to hang his boots.

The former striker has told the Muschio Selvaggio podcast: “At this point, Cristiano should love himself, do himself a favour and understand that, if he cannot reach a level, he must end his career. He has won everything, he has been a phenomenon. Now it’s time to retire.”

“I have a lot of respect for CR7, but I don’t like him as a player. [Lionel] Messi is like [Diego] Maradona. He had to leave Argentina at the age of 14 and face serious physical problems, which speaks of sacrifices.”