Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026-27 season ‘probably my last year’

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has said the 2026-27 season is 'probably my last year of football', in his clearest retirement hint yet. He told Vogue magazine he has his future 'all mapped out' and wants to leave a 'spectacular legacy' after 25 years of sacrifice. The Portuguese forward plays for Saudi club Al Nassr and scored three goals at the 2026 World Cup, his sixth tournament.

Ronaldo listed spending more time with family, travel and playing padel as post-retirement plans. He married Georgina Rodriguez in Cascais, Portugal, days before the interview. The Economic Times and Times Now note Ronaldo has more than 950 career goals, Times of India reports he is 24 short of 1,000. He will rejoin Al Nassr for the new Saudi Pro League season.