Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell after World Cup heartbreak: ‘My last year of football’
Cristiano Ronaldo has offered his clearest indication yet that his playing career could be nearing its end, saying he believes the current season may be his final year in football. Speaking to Vogue in an interview with his wife Georgina Rodríguez, Ronaldo said he was preparing for the possibility of stepping away from the sport after more than two decades at the top. The Portugal forward said he…
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested his playing days may be drawing to a close, stating he believes the current season could be his final in football. In an interview with Vogue alongside his wife Georgina Rodríguez, the Portugal forward expressed his intent to step away from the sport after more than two decades at its pinnacle. Ronaldo, who has been contemplating his future post-retirement, revealed his desire to leave behind a lasting legacy once football ceases to be a part of his daily life.
He pointed to the World Cup as a turning point, acknowledging it would be his last appearance in the tournament, though he had not previously disclosed when he intended to retire from football altogether. Ronaldo concluded that he has given everything to the game and expressed his hope for a life filled with travel, padel, and family time following his football career.
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