Cristiano Ronaldo suggests next season could be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo has fueled speculation about his retirement, suggesting that the upcoming season could mark the end of his illustrious football career. The 41-year-old Portuguese icon, who has achieved immense success across multiple top clubs, indicated his potential departure from the sport in an interview with Vogue.

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Probably this will be my last year in football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.

With a career spanning over two decades since his debut with Sporting in 2002, Ronaldo has amassed a remarkable record, including five Ballon d'Or awards. He has won major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and his current club, Al-Nassr. However, a World Cup title remains absent from his trophy cabinet, a goal that eluded him in the recent tournament where Portugal exited in the round of 16.

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I have so many things that keep me busy that I find it difficult to focus on just one. As football might leave a big void, time needs to be filled in various ways, not just one.

Ronaldo stated, "Probably this will be my last year in football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy." He elaborated on his future plans, mentioning a desire to "have more fun, travel more, see and play padel, which I like a lot, and continue enjoying what I have earned, what we have earned. Because, after all, it has been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice."

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And also have more fun, travel more, see and play padel, which I like a lot, and continue enjoying what I have earned, what we have earned. Because, after all, it has been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.

Despite these retirement hints, Ronaldo is set to continue playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League this season as he approaches the milestone of 1000 career goals. The forward recently married his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez, and has five children. His career has been marked by a significant rivalry with Lionel Messi, with whom he has often been contrasted throughout their respective tenures at Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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