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Ronaldo says this will probably be his last year of football

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41‑year‑old Portugal captain, told Vogue that the upcoming season will likely be the final chapter of his playing career.

Source: The Business Times Singapore · August 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM · AI-assisted report

Ronaldo says this will probably be his last year of football

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KUALA LUMPUR, 17 AUGUST 2026 —

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41‑year‑old Portugal captain, told Vogue that the upcoming season will likely be the final chapter of his playing career.

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In an interview published on Sunday (16 August), the five‑time Ballon d’Or winner said, “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.” He added that after a career of more than two decades, he has “so many things to keep me busy” and will focus on “more fun, travel more, watch and play padel” once he retires.

The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country, approaching the 1,000‑goal milestone while playing for Saudi Pro League side Al‑Nassr. He has won major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al‑Nassr, but a World Cup title has eluded him after Portugal fell short at this year’s tournament.

No further details on the exact timing or post‑retirement plans have been released. The announcement comes as Ronaldo continues to play for Al‑Nassr this season, with no immediate changes to his contract or schedule reported.