‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or and five-time Champions League winner, has hinted at retiring from professional football after this season. The 41-year-old, who has scored a record 1,000 senior career goals, is considering a future centered around his family following his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo, who has spent almost four years at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, has one year left on his contract.

"This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," he told Vogue in an interview about his wedding. He is determined to keep himself busy with various pursuits such as traveling, playing padel, and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or accolade a record eight times, recently also voiced uncertainty about his future in the sport.

Ronaldo's World Cup campaign with Portugal ended in the round of 16, contrasting sharply with Messi's record-breaking performance for Argentina.