Ronaldo says this could be his final year as a professional footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue he believes “this is probably my last year of football”, saying he wants to finish his playing career by leaving a “spectacular legacy.” The 41-year-old Portuguese forward spoke about plans for life after the game, his recent marriage and his immediate club future.

Ronaldo sets a likely final-season timeline

In the interview published by Vogue, Ronaldo placed a timeline on his retirement from professional football, saying

“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,”

and adding that his future beyond the pitch is already planned.

Life after football: keeping busy

Ronaldo described several interests he plans to pursue once he stops playing. He said,

“I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard,”

and mentioned travel and padel among his favourite activities. He also warned that

“Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one,”

highlighting the need for multiple pursuits after a long career.

Career highlights and recent milestones

The interview recalled Ronaldo’s long scoring record, noting he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country. The piece also referred to his decision to end his international career and to his role this summer in helping Portugal reach the last 16 of his last World Cup.

Personal life and next season

The article noted Ronaldo married Georgina Rodriguez in an intimate ceremony in Cascais on Tuesday, and quoted him saying he wanted to

“continue to enjoy what I’ve earned — what we’ve earned. Because after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice”

when discussing the rewards of his career.

On his club plans, the interview said Ronaldo is due to link up with Al Nassr for the new Saudi Pro League season.

What he said, in his own words

“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.”

“I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard.”

“Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.”

“Continue to enjoy what I’ve earned — what we’ve earned. Because after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.”

Ronaldo’s comments were published in Vogue and reported by AFP.