Al Nassr: "this is the last year of my career," Cristiano Ronaldo

Now 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is inexorably approaching the end of his illustrious career.

It's plain to see! It’s no longer a secret, but the Portuguese legend has revealed even more during an interview with Vogue. Asked about his future, with his Al-Nassr contract set to expire in a year, Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that this is likely to be the final season of his career. This announcement puts a damper on any hopes of seeing him push on until Euro 2028 with Portugal.

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“This is probably my last year as a professional, and I want to leave an indelible mark. I’ve already planned everything for the future. I have so many things keeping me busy that it’s hard to pick just one. Football will leave a big void, so you have to diversify your activities. And also, enjoy life more, travel, watch and play padel—a sport I love—and continue to savor what I’ve achieved, what we have achieved. After all, it’s been 25 years and a lot of sacrifices,” declared the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

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