Cristiano Ronaldo eyes career end: 'Probably my last year in football'
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo suggested his current season might be his last in professional football.
- He aims to reach 1,000 career goals with Al-Nassr and is preparing for life after his playing career.
- Ronaldo expressed a desire to travel, play padel, and enjoy his life after dedicating 25 years to the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo has fueled speculation about his retirement, suggesting that the current season is "probably my last year in football." The Portuguese superstar, currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, expressed his desire to leave a "spectacular legacy" before concluding his career.
Ronaldo, who has scored 976 goals for club and country over more than two decades, is also focused on reaching the milestone of 1,000 career goals. His future with the Portuguese national team remains uncertain following the World Cup. However, he is clearly preparing for a post-football life.
"Since football can leave a big gap, you have to fill your time in different ways, not just one," Ronaldo told lifestyle magazine Vogue in a recent interview. He added, "And also have more fun, travel more, play padel, which I really enjoy, and continue to enjoy what I have earned โ what we have earned. Because after all, it was 25 years of many sacrifices."
Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.