Ronaldo: 'Probably My Last Year of Football'
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- Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this is 'probably my last year of football' and that he wants to 'leave a spectacular legacy'
- Ronaldo confirmed before the 2026 World Cup that the tournament would be his last, having already insisted he would 'retire when I want to, not when you want'
- Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the last 16 in July, ending Ronaldo's World Cup career with 11 goals across 27 appearances
- Ronaldo remains at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on a contract running until 2027, and is within touching distance of 1,000 career goals
- Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups, and also holds five Ballon d'Ors, five Champions League titles, and league titles in England, Spain and Italy
- Ronaldo is Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer and the top scorer in men's international football history with 146 goals for Portugal
Why it matters: Ronaldo's hint at retirement closes the chapter on the most decorated international career in men's football history — his 146 Portugal goals and record six World Cup appearances (11 goals across 27 games) leave a benchmark that may stand for decades. With his Al Nassr contract running through 2027, the timeline of his actual departure now hinges on whether he finishes this season or stretches into the next.
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