Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is competing in his final World Cup ahead of Portugal’s last-16 clash against Spain on Monday.And the Al Nassr striker also hit out at the media for trying to ‘kill’ him for the last 23 years – insisting it is a ‘waste of time’ to question his starting spot.Ronaldo is gearing up for what could be his final World Cup outingGettyThere had been speculation that the 41-year-old might continue with the national team for another four years when Portugal co-hosts the global tournament alongside Spain and Morocco.However, these rumours were seemingly put to an end when Ronaldo’s sister claimed he will retire from international football altogether prior to the Euro 2016 winners’ round of 32 victory over Croatia.And now the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has announced Portugal‘s upcoming clash with Spain at the AT&T Stadium could be his last World Cup match.Ron the way out?Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the ex-Manchester United forward said: “I want to enjoy it as much as possible, because it will be my last World Cup, yes.“But I hope that tomorrow won’t be my last game in the World Cup.”Ronaldo, who brought up his third World Cup goal in North America in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia, added: “I’m always committed, body and soul, to helping the National Team.“Whether I’m playing or not, I’ll always have an important role.“I’ll finish [retire] when I want to, not when you want me to.“It’s a waste of time to keep asking that question, but I don’t want to draw attention to that. “The most important thing now is tomorrow’s match and having faith that we can advance.”Ronaldo was on target in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32GettyThe Al Nassr striker is Portugal’s top scorer at the 2026 World Cup so farRonaldo hits out at mediaRonaldo also took aim at the media – in particular Brazil journalist Marcelo Bechler – where he pointed to him and singled him out to ask a question.The Real Madrid legend, who has scored in each of his six World Cup tournament outings, told Bechler: “That one, the guy who does not like me, let me see if he can ask me a good question, go ahead.”To which the reporter asked: “Cristiano, how are you? Nice to speak with you.“I wanted to ask what is the most difficult thing about playing a World Cup at 41 years old?”In reply, Ronaldo quipped: “The most difficult thing? It is speaking with you, with some of you, especially those who do not like me.“You are one of them, I know. I remember faces very well. I only need to see someone once and I do not forget.View Tweet: https://t.co/lyhRV7IKvV“I think at 41 years old it has been a good experience, because to reach this level you have to give up many things.“What I have done throughout my career is adapt to the changes that come with age, knowing I am not the same player I used to be.“But one thing is clear to me, nothing has changed, I am still scoring goals, so I hope to score tomorrow.“If I do not score tomorrow, I hope a teammate does and that we can go through.“That is what stays in the memory, going through, playing against a great team, and it would be beautiful to beat Spain tomorrow.”Ronaldo, who is the oldest ever goalscorer beyond the group stage of the World Cup, then took aim at the media who continue to question his role in the team.Ronaldo has started all four of Portugal’s World Cup matches in North AmericaGettyHe stated: “You have been trying to kill me for the past 23 years, but you must have seen that is not worth it.“It’s a waste of time, but you try and try and try and try and try, I am so used to this.“The fans know the score, the rest doesn’t matter at all.”Ronaldo, who is the all-time leading international scorer with 146 goals, has found the back of the net four times against Spain across ten matches.In their last World Cup meeting in Russia eight years ago, Ronaldo fired in a stunning hat-trick in a thrilling 3-3 group stage draw.Follow talkBOXING on social mediatalkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook.Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show.Like our Facebook page HEREFollow us on Twitter HERESign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE