Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll ‘probably’ retire this season, plans to have ‘more fun’

Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll “probably” retire from soccer when his Al Nassr contract expires subsequent summer season, including he plans to have “more fun”.

The 41-year-old, who’s simply 24 objectives shy of reaching 1,000 all through the whole thing of his senior profession, mentioned in November 2025 that he was not planning on remaining in soccer after his enjoying profession as he wished to spend extra time together with his household and pursue “other passions”.

The Portugal worldwide, extensively recognised as one of many biggest footballers of all time, was talking following his marriage to his long-term accomplice Georgina Rodriguez earlier this month.

“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo mentioned in an interview with Vogue.

“I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.

“And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I’ve earned — what we’ve earned. Because after all it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.”

The five-time Ballon d’Or-winner started his skilled profession 24 years in the past with Sporting CP in Lisbon, Portugal, earlier than a six-year spell at Manchester United, 9 seasons with Real Madrid (scoring 450 objectives in 438 appearances), three seasons at Juventus, a return to United earlier than becoming a member of Saudi Pro League membership Al Nassr in January 2023.

The feedback from Ronaldo, who’s beneath contract with Al Nassr till June 2027, observe his long-term rival Lionel Messi, 39, talking of his doubts over persevering with his personal enjoying profession “for much longer” following the demise of his father, Jorge this month.

Ronaldo scored three objectives at this summer season’s World Cup as Portugal reached the last-16 stage. He confirmed forward of the event that the 2026 version could be his final World Cup.