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Cristiano Ronaldo Says Retirement Is Near, 2026 World Cup Likely His Last

He downplays pursuing a World Cup as a personal goal, framing his next steps as closure rather than validation.

Overview

  • In a new interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo said he will stop playing soon, expects it to be hard and believes he will cry when it happens.
  • He gave no date for his farewell and continues to play for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia at age 40.
  • Ronaldo said winning the 2026 World Cup is not his dream and questioned whether a short tournament should define a player's legacy.
  • He criticized Manchester United’s current state, said the club lacks functioning structures and predicted they will not win the Premier League this season.
  • He recalled nearly joining Arsenal in 2003 after meeting Arsène Wenger, said he likes the team and does not view them as rivals.