Ex-Real Madrid striker Cassano urges Ronaldo to retire or run into the bench!

Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has advised Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo to consider calling it a day on his career, as per Mirror. Cassano believes that the Portuguese captain is not playing at the level he was at when he was contending for trophies and honors. The Red Devils attacker has made eight appearances this season, scoring just one goal. Cassano told the English newspaper that Cristiano Ronaldo should consider retirement amidst his difficult start to the campaign, saying: "At this point, Cristiano should do himself a favour and understand that if you don't reach a certain level, you should close the shop. He won everything, he was a phenomenon. Stop! You have to stop or you'll only run into the bench."
He has won five Ballon's d'Or, five UEFA Champions League trophies, the UEFA European Championship, and three Premier League titles, among other honors. However, the pressure is now mounting on the veteran striker to find a form for both club and country. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag dropped the Portuguese following his performance in the side's demoralizing 4-0 defeat to Brentford on August 13.
The Red Devils won four games on the bounce following that decision, with many believing he should not be starting for the Premier League club. Despite this, Ronaldo vowed to carry on playing into 2024 with Portugal at the European Championships this past week.