Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After This Season
Cristiano Ronaldo said in a Vogue interview published Sunday that the current season is 'probably my last year of football.' The 41-year-old said he wants to 'leave a spectacular legacy.'
- Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027.
- He scored 3 goals as Portugal reached the round of 16 at this summer's World Cup.
- The Vogue interview took place five days before his August 11 wedding to Georgina Rodríguez.
- 25 years of professional football preceded the statement, Ronaldo said.
Why it matters: Ronaldo has repeatedly approached the retirement question without setting a date. This is the first time he has attached a specific season to it.
- Long-time rival Lionel Messi this week also said he was unsure how long he would keep playing.
How 13 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center frames this as a significant career milestone, noting the precise contrast with Ronaldo's prior vague statements and placing it alongside Messi's parallel uncertainty.
ESPN4hCristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans: 'Probably my last year' - ESPN
Reuters4hCristiano Ronaldo dá pistas de aposentadoria afirmando que próximo ano pode ser o último da carreira
BBC News4hCristiano Ronaldo retirement hint: Real Madrid, Man Utd and Al-Nassr legend could be in final year as playerCNCTV News1hCristiano Ronaldo: ‘This is probably my last year’
Heavy3hCristiano Ronaldo Retirement Shock? His 2026-27 Season Plans Raise Big Questions
Sky News4hCristiano Ronaldo says it is 'probably' his last season
TMZ1hCristiano Ronaldo Plans to Retire After Marriage, Wants to Leave 'Spectacular' Legacy
USA Today3hRonaldo says 2027 could be final year of his professional soccer career
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames it as a 'bombshell' revelation tied to the romance of Ronaldo's wedding, emphasizing personal legacy and the extraordinary length of his career.
Daily Mail4hCristiano Ronaldo hints that he will 'probably' retire at the end of this season as Al-Nassr superstar plans to 'enjoy what he's earned' after wedding to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez
The Sun5hCristiano Ronaldo confirms he’ll ‘probably’ retire after this season and admits ‘I have my future all mapped out’
New York Post4hCristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell after World Cup heartbreakWhat’s next: Ronaldo said he plans to travel, play padel, and 'enjoy what we've earned' after retiring.
- No club or federation has confirmed a farewell plan or final match date.
- Whether Ronaldo will make a formal retirement announcement or let his contract expire without comment.
- Whether Al Nassr will seek a replacement this transfer window or wait until he confirms a firm date.