Ronaldo hints at retirement: “This might be my last year in football”

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked speculation about his future after revealing that 2026 could be his final year on the football pitch, in a statement that opens the door to the end of an exceptional career spanning more than two decades. Speaking during an interview with Vogue magazine, Ronaldo said that r

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026/27 season will probably be his last as a professional footballer, as the Portuguese star approaches another extraordinary milestone: 1,000 career goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at ‘last year of football’  CNN

The statement could signal the beginning of the final chapter of a career that has spanned more than two decades and seen the Portuguese superstar win major honours with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal

‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo  Toronto Star

Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career.

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may retire from football after the 2026-27 season, aiming to leave a “spectacular legacy.” Read his full comments.

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a “spectacular legacy”. The 41-year-old remains contracted to Al Nassr until June 2027 and has begun planning life after football, including spending more time with family, travelling and playing p

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar said in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that he will retire from football at the end of this season.

Aug 16 : Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current