Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Ronaldo: This Year 'Probably' My Last as a Footballer
The 41-year-old Portugal captain hints at retirement in a Vogue interview.
Cristiano Ronaldo
player
Age
41
Club
Al-Nassr
Nationality
Portugal
Goals
More than 950 for club and country
What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo said in a Vogue interview that this year is 'probably' his last as a professional footballer.
- He had previously spoken of retiring 'soon' or within 'one or two years'.
- Ronaldo has established himself among football's all-time greats.
- The interview was published on Sunday.
“this year is 'probably' his last as a professional footballer”
— Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo's retirement would mark the end of an era for one of football's greatest players.
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