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Cristiano Ronaldo nears retirement, says 'probably my last year'
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Cristiano Ronaldo nears retirement, says 'probably my last year'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, indicated in a Vogue interview that he is likely in his final year as a professional player.
  • Ronaldo, with over two decades of experience and nearly 1000 career goals, stated his retirement is imminent, possibly within one to two years.
  • He expressed a desire to leave a spectacular legacy and has future plans, though he cited travel and paddle tennis as potential activities to fill the void left by football.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football icon, has suggested that he is likely in his final year as a professional player. In a recent interview with Vogue, the star, who boasts over two decades in the sport and nearly 1000 career goals, stated that retirement is approaching, potentially within the next one to two years.

This is probably my last year in football and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.

— Cristiano RonaldoSpeaking to Vogue about his future in football.

Ronaldo expressed a desire to leave a "spectacular legacy" and indicated that he has meticulously planned for his post-football life. While he acknowledged that football will leave a significant void, he mentioned that various activities, including travel and paddle tennis, are among his interests to fill his time.

"Football can leave a great void, so you have to fill the time in various ways, not just one," Ronaldo told Vogue. He also noted that he wants to continue enjoying his achievements after 25 years of "much sacrifice."

Football can leave a great void, so you have to fill the time in various ways, not just one.

— Cristiano RonaldoDiscussing his plans for life after retirement.

Recently married to Spanish influencer Georgina Rodríguez, Ronaldo's career has seen him play for top clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. With Portugal, he won the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League. He recently participated in the 2026 World Cup, reaching the round of 16, and is set to rejoin Saudi club Al Nassr for the upcoming season.

I want to continue enjoying what I have won, what we have won. After all, it has been 25 years of much sacrifice.

— Cristiano RonaldoReflecting on his long career.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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