Cristiano Ronaldo drops the bomb: “It will probably be my last year in football”

After playing his sixth World and not being able to win it after losing in the round of 16 against Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo He almost took his farewell to the Portuguese team for granted, confirming that it was his last World Cup and remembering that he was leaving “with a clear conscience.”

Now, the Portuguese star spoke openly about his withdrawal in a report in Vogue about her recent wedding to Georgina and his family life, and anticipated a possible date, very close, to hang up his boots. “This will probably be my last year in football and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” said Cristiano, who has a contract with Al Nassr until July 2027when you will have 42 years.

Beyond anticipating his possible near retirement, the Portuguese, who recalled that “these 25 years have been very sacrificed”, also hinted at what he has planned for his future: “I have my future fully planned. I have so many things to do to keep myself busy that I couldn’t tell you just one. Because football can leave a big void, so you have to fill it with several things, not just one.” He even gave some details of what he has in mind: “It will be fun, to travel more, play and watch paddle tennis, which I like a lot, and continue enjoying what I have earned, or that we have earned.”

As he has already done on more than one occasion, it does not seem that he plans to start a career as coach. In the past, he had already made it clear, stating that “it is not in my plans even in twenty years.”

Going for 1,000 goals

With 976 goals Throughout his extensive career, the five-time Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or winner 37 titles between clubs and the Portuguese national team, he still has time, in case he finally retires at the end of this next season, to reach 1,000 goals. It would be another achievement in the brilliant career of the Portuguese legend, who has not yet participated in his team’s duel this Saturday, when the Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 with goals from Samu Costa, Joao Félix and Angelo.