Ronaldo, 41, flaunts six-pack for World Cup goal!

showed off his ripped six-pack as he posed shirtless in a recent Instagram post this week. 

The legendary footballer, 41, flaunted his impressive physique in a pair of tiny trunks and sunglasses as he hopes to make history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups.

The sports star said: 'We go match by match, but not with the expectations of winning it all. It has to be step by step. A good start is the most important thing.'

And on Tuesday night Portugal's captain said Cristiano is 'anxious' to deliver for the team, who many around the tournament feel have their best ever chance of winning the World Cup.

The Manchester United captain said the 41-year-old was feeling the weight of national expectation.

'For all of us, in this team - we've grown up watching him play and it's an honour to be next to him,' he reflected. 

'We know how passionate he is, and he is anxious, as he is representing the Portugal national team. He's very excited, too, like at the other World Cups he's played in, and we are all here to support him the best way we can.'

Roberto Martinez said Cristiano was 'a killer' in Portugal's attack and a still a vital part of the team. 

Speaking on the eve of the team's opener, the Spaniard said of his captain: 'He's a role model. An iconic player in global football to young athletes and children, male and female, who start feeling the love for football on the streets.

'It might be his sixth World Cup, but it feels like his first when it comes to his intensity and emotions. He is ready to lead the group and is so essential. 

'He's the striker. He can open up spaces for other players. He's a player with excellent figures - excellent numbers.'

Some Portugal supporters question whether the aging star will be a help or a detriment to the team.

After scoring just once in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo was upset after he subbed off against South Korea and benched for the club's first knockout-stage match against Switzerland. He also failed to score in the 2024 European Championship - the first time that has happened at a major international tournament.

But Ronaldo has also shown signs of his old productivity.