Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Ronaldo hints at retirement after this season
At 41, Ronaldo says this is probably his last year of football.
Cristiano Ronaldo
player
Age
41
Club
Al Nassr
Contract
Until 2027
International goals
146 for Portugal
What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this is probably his last year of football, suggesting he will retire at the end of the season.
- Ronaldo played at his sixth World Cup in 2026, his last.
- He became the first player to score in six World Cups.
- He is close to 1,000 career goals.
“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.”
— Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo is contracted to Al Nassr until 2027, so his retirement plans may depend on that deal.
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