Ronaldo: This is probably my last year of football
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has given his strongest hint yet of when he will retire. "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," the Al-Nassr striker told Vogue magazine in an interview on Sunday to mark his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has given his strongest indication yet that this may be his final year in professional football, according to an interview with Vogue magazine. The Al-Nassr striker, who recently married Georgina Rodríguez, stated that he has outlined his future plans and is eager to leave a memorable legacy. Ronaldo emphasized the importance of keeping himself occupied, mentioning that he has many interests to pursue, such as travel, playing padel, and continuing to make the most of his earnings.
The Portuguese football icon, who has already spent 25 years in the sport and accumulated an impressive 146 goals for his country, hinted that he may have more children and consider a second wedding in the future. However, Ronaldo refrained from discussing his international career, acknowledging that Portugal's early exit from the 2022 World Cup has made it less likely that he will continue playing for his national team in the Euro 2028 tournament.
Despite his prolific goal-scoring record, Ronaldo remains ambitious, aiming to surpass the 1,000-goal milestone and potentially make a special farewell appearance for his country or in the UEFA Nations League before his final season, which runs until June 2027.
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