‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this season may be his final year in professional football after a remarkable career. The 41-year-old football star married his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday and is focusing on his family's future. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, five Champions League titles, and is the top goalscorer in men's international football history.

He has also enjoyed success in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. Currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has just one year left on his contract. In an interview with Vogue, Ronaldo stated that he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy" and that his future is well-planned. He intends to engage in various activities to fill his time, including having more fun, traveling, watching and playing padel, and continuing to enjoy the rewards of his success.

Ronaldo is 24 goals away from reaching the impressive milestone of 1,000 senior career goals. Despite his impressive World Cup record, Ronaldo and his rival Lionel Messi have taken different paths in their football journeys. While Messi led Argentina to the final and scored eight goals, Ronaldo's Portugal team was eliminated in the round of 16.

Ronaldo recently expressed uncertainty about his future in football when asked about his sixth World Cup campaign, stating that he will make a decision with the input of his family. Ronaldo did not play in Al-Nassr's opening match of the season, but he watched his team win the title from the stands with his family.