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Ronaldo signals likely retirement after current season
The Al-Nassr star, who remains 24 goals short of the 1,000-career-goal milestone, outlines post-football life including travel and padel.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the upcoming season will likely be the final one of his playing career. The 41-year-old Portugal captain, who plays for Al-Nassr, told Vogue magazine that he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. He has scored 976 goals for club and country over a career spanning more than two decades and is currently closing in on the milestone of 1,000 career goals.
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Why this event matters
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old captain of Al-Nassr FC and the Portugal national team, has indicated that the current season is likely his final year of professional football. Speaking in an interview with Vogue following Portugal's elimination from the World Cup, Ronaldo stated he has mapped out his post-retirement plans, which include relaxing, travelling, and playing padel. The Portuguese forward, who has scored 976 career goals, is 24 goals away from the 1,000-goal milestone. His contract with Al-Nassr runs until 2027, though he has not confirmed a specific retirement date, using the term "probably" to describe his timeline.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old captain of Al-Nassr FC and the Portugal national team, has indicated that the current season is likely his final year of professional football. Speaking in an interview with Vogue following Portugal's elimination from the World Cup, Ronaldo stat
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Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-at-the-end-of-the-football-season | published 2026-08-16T17:03:18.000Z | primary sourceFox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-says-he-will-probably-retire-in-2027 | published 2026-08-16T17:00:00.000Z | primary source
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season: key people and institutions
Key entities: Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Portugal, Vogue, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Sporting.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season: key questions
When will Cristiano Ronaldo retire? He stated it is 'probably' after the current season, but has not confirmed a specific date. How many goals does Ronaldo need to reach 1,000? He is 24 goals away from the milestone. What are Ronaldo's plans after football? He intends to focus on
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-at-the-end-of-the-football-season | published 2026-08-16T17:03:18.000Z | primary source | Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-says-he-will
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Likely Retirement Date Ahead Of New Al-Nassr Season: timeline
2002: Ronaldo begins professional career at Sporting CP 2003: Moves to Manchester United 2009: Moves to Real Madrid July 2026: Ronaldo states he will decide on sixth World Cup participation after consulting family Recent past: Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez Recent past: Ronal
Timeline
2002
Ronaldo begins professional career at Sporting CP
2003
Moves to Manchester United
2009
Moves to Real Madrid
July 2026
Ronaldo states he will decide on sixth World Cup participation after consulting family
Recent past
Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez
Recent past
Ronaldo watches Al-Nassr match against Al Fateh from the stands
2026-08-16
Ronaldo gives interview to Vogue hinting at retirement after the current season
2027
End of Ronaldo's current contract with Al-Nassr
FAQ
When will Cristiano Ronaldo retire?
He stated it is 'probably' after the current season, but has not confirmed a specific date.
How many goals does Ronaldo need to reach 1,000?
He is 24 goals away from the milestone.
What are Ronaldo's plans after football?
He intends to focus on family, travel, and playing padel.
How long is Ronaldo's current contract?
His contract with Al-Nassr runs until 2027.