Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals When He Will End His Career, Discusses Post-Football Plans

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football icon, has suggested that the upcoming season could mark his final year in professional football. He expressed a desire to leave behind a "spectacular legacy" as he contemplates the end of his illustrious career.

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This will probably be my last year in football and I want to leave a spectacular legacy

In an interview with Vogue, Ronaldo shared his plans for life after hanging up his boots. He intends to dedicate more time to traveling, playing padel, a sport he particularly enjoys, and savoring the fruits of his 25-year professional journey. "Football can leave a big void, so you have to fill it with more things, not just one," he stated, acknowledging the profound impact the sport has had on his life.

Ronaldo's current contract with Saudi club Al Nassr extends until July 2027, by which time he will be 42 years old. He is also on the cusp of reaching a remarkable milestone, needing just 30 more goals to achieve 1000 career goals. Al Nassr began their new league season with a 3-0 victory, though Ronaldo did not participate, having recently arrived in Saudi Arabia and watched from the stands with his family.

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Football can leave a big void, so you have to fill it with more things, not just one

Separately, Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodríguez recently had an intimate wedding ceremony. Rodríguez mentioned plans for a larger celebration with family and friends in the future, noting that the past year had been "very crazy" with business commitments, competitions, and raising their children.

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In the future we want to have a big wedding and celebrate with family and friends. But this year has been very crazy, with business commitments, competitions and children