Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire this season, plans to have 'more fun'

Published Aug 16, 03:10 PM UTC

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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.

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Original headline: Cristiano Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire this season, plans to have 'more fun'

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