Cristiano Ronaldo says this is probably his last year in football

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the current season is 'probably my last year of football', giving the clearest indication yet that his playing career is nearing its end. In an interview with Vogue published on Sunday, the 41-year-old Portugal captain said he wants to leave a 'spectacular legacy'. Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, has already been planning for life after the sport, including spending more time with family and pursuing interests such as travel and padel.

Ronaldo's remarks come after Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup last month, a tournament he had previously said would be his last. While he did not announce a definitive retirement date, his latest comments suggest the end is much closer. The interview was conducted five days before Ronaldo married his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in Cascais, Portugal.