Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
- On Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that the current season is "probably my last year of football," aiming to leave a "spectacular legacy."
- The 41-year-old Portugal captain acknowledged retirement is approaching after "25 years with a lot of sacrifice," reflecting on a career spanning more than two decades.
- Ronaldo will continue playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr this season while closing in on the milestone of 1,000 career goals, having scored 976 already.
- The forward stated he has his future "all mapped out," noting plans to travel, play padel, and spend more time with family after football.
- Although his Al-Nassr contract runs until June 2027, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains focused on his final season after Portugal fell short at this year's FIFA World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says upcoming season will likely be his last as a professional player
Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo has said the 2026-27 season is likely to be the final campaign of his professional football career, bringing to a close one of the most successful careers in the history of the sport.The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward made the remarks in an interview with Vogue magazine, saying he is already planning for life beyond football."This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," Ronaldo sai…
Ronaldo hints at retirement after 2026/27 season, targets ‘Spectacular Legacy’
The statement could signal the beginning of the final chapter of a career that has spanned more than two decades and seen the Portuguese superstar win major honours with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal The post Ronaldo hints at retirement after 2026/27 season, targets ‘Spectacular Legacy’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'This is probably my last year in football,' says Cristiano
RIYADH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar’s contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said. The Portugal forward, who has scored 976 career goals, married l…
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