One of soccer's all-time greats has signaled the end of an era. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward widely regarded as among the sport's finest players, told Vogue magazine that he expects to hang up his boots within the year. "This will probably be my last year in football," the 41-year-old said in the candid interview. Looking ahead to life after the game, he added: "I have my whole future already planned, and I want to do many things. After all, it's been 25 years of a lot of sacrifices."
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Ronaldo to Retire From Soccer This Year
In an interview with Vogue magazine, the 41-year-old Portuguese soccer legend revealed his plans to end his playing career after 25 years on the pitch
Ronaldo's announcement caps a remarkable quarter-century career that has seen him claim five Ballon d'Or awards—soccer's highest individual honor—and five UEFA Champions League titles with club teams. He has won domestic league championships in England, Spain, and Italy, and led Portugal's national team to a historic victory at the 2016 European Championship. Currently playing in Saudi Arabia, where he signed with Al Nassr in late 2022, Ronaldo appears to be preparing for the next chapter of his life beyond professional competition.
