Overview
- Speaking at the Tourism 2025 forum in Riyadh, Cristiano Ronaldo said he considers himself Saudi and has moved to live in the kingdom.
- He clarified that retiring "soon" likely means within one to two years and said the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be his final World Cup.
- He remains under contract with Al-Nassr through 2027, with news reports crediting him with 99 goals for the club since 2022 and more than 950 career goals overall.
- He praised AlUla and the Red Sea project and expressed a desire to participate in Saudi development initiatives.
- He called Saudi Arabia a safe and peaceful place to live, said his family supports staying there, and rated the domestic league among the world’s top five.