Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After 2026 Season
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, stated in a Vogue interview that he will "probably" retire when his Al Nassr contract ends in June 2027, calling this his last year of professional football. The Portuguese star, 24 goals shy of 1,000 career goals, plans to focus on family and leisure after a 25-year career. His comments follow Portugal’s 2026 World Cup elimination and similar retirement hints from rival Lionel Messi.
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Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the upcoming year could be his last as a professional footballer, following Portugal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old forward, who has scored 976 goals for club and country over a career spanning more than two decades, failed to add a World Cup title to his list of honours. The article, published by The Business Times on August 17, 2026, notes that Ronaldo's statement has fueled speculation about his retirement from the sport.
Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the upcoming year could be his last in professional football, following Portugal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup without him adding the title to his honors. The 41-year-old forward, who has scored 976 goals for club and country over a career spanning more than two decades, made the remarks fueling speculation about his retirement. The article, published by The Business Times on August 17, 2026, notes that Ronaldo failed to secure a World Cup victory, which remains a missing piece in his illustrious career.
Cristiano Ronaldo Says He Will 'Probably' Retire From Soccer After This Season
Billionaire soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, stated in a Vogue interview that this will 'probably' be his last year playing professional soccer, ending a 24-year career. He plans to focus on family, travel, and padel after retirement. Ronaldo, the world's highest-paid athlete for four consecutive years, has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion and earned $300 million last year. He previously announced the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last. The article also notes that Argentine rival Lionel Messi, 39, recently hinted at retirement following his father's death, expressing doubts about continuing his career after Argentina's World Cup final loss.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire this season, plans to have 'more fun'
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football star, has stated that he will 'probably' retire from professional football when his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr expires in June 2027. Speaking to Vogue magazine following his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo said this is likely his last year of football and he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. He is just 24 goals shy of reaching 1,000 career senior goals. Ronaldo plans to spend more time with family, travel, play padel, and enjoy his earnings after 25 years of sacrifice. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner began his career at Sporting CP in 2002 and has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr. His comments follow similar retirement doubts expressed by his longtime rival Lionel Messi after the death of Messi's father.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire this season, plans to have 'more fun'
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football star, has stated that he will 'probably' retire from professional football when his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr expires in June 2027. Speaking in an interview with Vogue magazine following his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo said this is likely his last year of football and he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. He is just 24 goals shy of reaching 1,000 career senior goals. Ronaldo plans to spend more time with family, travel, play padel, and enjoy what he has earned after 25 years of sacrifice. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner began his career at Sporting CP in 2002, with notable stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid (where he scored 450 goals in 438 appearances), Juventus, and Al Nassr. His comments follow similar retirement doubts from longtime rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 World Cup would be his last.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire this season, plans to have 'more fun'
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football star, announced that he will 'probably' retire from professional football when his contract with Saudi club Al Nassr expires in June 2027. Speaking to Vogue after his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo stated this is likely his last year of football and he wants to leave a 'spectacular legacy.' He is just 24 goals shy of reaching 1,000 career senior goals. Ronaldo plans to spend more time with family, travel, play padel, and pursue other passions after retirement. The announcement follows similar doubts expressed by his long-time rival Lionel Messi about continuing his own career. Ronaldo confirmed before the 2026 World Cup that it would be his last, having scored three goals as Portugal reached the last-16 stage.