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'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, said this season will probably be his last as a professional football player. He recently married Georgina Rodriguez and is planning a future focused on his family and new activities after retiring.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo is 41 years old and currently plays for Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League champions.
  • He has one year left on his contract with Al-Nassr.
  • Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times and the Champions League five times.
  • He is the top goalscorer in men's international football and has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Ronaldo is close to scoring 1,000 senior career goals, needing 24 more to reach that milestone.
  • He said he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy" and has plans to enjoy family life, travel, and play padel (a racket sport) after retiring.
  • Ronaldo and his longtime rival Lionel Messi have both expressed uncertainty about how much longer they will keep playing football.
  • Ronaldo’s Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 at the recent World Cup, while Messi’s Argentina reached the final.
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