SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Ronaldo: 'Probably my last year' of football
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo hints this season will be his last, eyeing family life and new passions.
Cristiano Ronaldo
player
Age
41
Club
Al-Nassr
Contract
One year remaining
Career goals
24 away from 1,000
What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo said this season is likely his last as a player, in an interview with Vogue about his recent wedding.
- Ronaldo married Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday.
- He wants to leave a spectacular legacy.
- He plans to travel, play padel, and enjoy his earnings.
“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.”
— Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo's retirement would end a 25-year career, with Messi also hinting at his own uncertain future.
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