“This Is Probably My Last Year of Football” – Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Al-Nassr star, has given strong indications that 2026/27 will be his last season as a professional footballer. Speaking to Vogue, the veteran athlete expressed his desire to leave a lasting legacy in the sport after a remarkable 25-year career. Throughout his illustrious journey, Ronaldo has achieved numerous accolades, including league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, as well as five Champions League triumphs and five Ballon d'Or awards.

His time with the Portuguese national team also came to an end following their disappointing 2-1 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. With his Portugal career now over, Ronaldo has outlined his plans for life after football, stating that his future is "all mapped out" and will focus on spending more time with family, traveling, and pursuing hobbies such as padel tennis.

Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr concludes in June 2027, and he has not indicated any intention to extend it beyond that point. As of now, he has scored 976 official senior career goals, which means he needs just 24 more to reach the legendary milestone of 1,000 goals. If he maintains his current level of performance and remains injury-free during the 2026/27 season, Ronaldo could potentially achieve this historic feat before hanging up his boots after a quarter-century in the game.