Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy admits he can't see himself playing at the top level at 43 years of age like Lazio goalkeeper Marco Ballotta.
"I hope that I can play for a long time also. I am enjoying this level of play a lot, to be playing for a club like Real Madrid... everything. I am 31 years old and I am going to try to play the best that I can.
"In order to obtain this, I do not have any secret other than to continue as I have until now, working hard."