Ronaldo says ‘probably’ in last year of career: Vogue interview

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed to Vogue magazine that he believes this year may be his final year in professional football. The 41-year-old Portuguese football icon, renowned for his goal-scoring prowess with over 950 goals for both club and country, had previously hinted at retiring within the next one or two years. During the interview, Ronaldo stated, "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy."

He added, "I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard," mentioning travel and padel as his favorite activities. Ronaldo explained, "Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one." The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus player married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in an intimate ceremony in the Portuguese resort town of Cascais on Tuesday.

Ronaldo told Vogue, "I want to continue to enjoy what we’ve earned. After all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice." The football star, who led Portugal to the knockout stages of the World Cup this summer, is set to join his club Al Nassr for the upcoming Saudi Pro League season.