Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that “probably this will be my last year in football,” a remark published on Aug. 16 that media have treated as a public signal he is preparing to retire.
- He said he has detailed post‑playing plans — business projects, travel, more family time and padel — and that he wants to “leave a spectacular legacy.”
- Ronaldo remains under contract with Al Nassr through June 30, 2027, so any formal retirement would likely coincide with the end of that deal.
- Sporting objectives still drive him: outlets report he stands near 1,000 official goals (roughly 976 reported), making the 2026–27 season the main opportunity to reach that milestone.
- There is no formal retirement date or ceremony yet and Ronaldo has left the decision conditional, so plans could change over the coming season.