Ronaldo Shocks the World: This Is Probably My Last Year
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced in an interview with Vogue that the 2026/27 season could be his last in professional football.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced in an interview with Vogue that the 2026/27 season could be his last in professional football.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese captain and Al-Nassr forward, has given the clearest indication yet that the 2026/27 season could be his last in professional football. In an interview with fashion magazine Vogue, the 41-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or winner stated that this is "probably" his final year in football.
The news of a potential farewell from one of the greatest players in history quickly spread across global media. Sports outlets report that Ronaldo has announced the end of a remarkable story, with the statement covered by Anadolu Agency, TASS, Euronews, Gazzetta dello Sport, Al Jazeera, Guardian Sport, and BBC Sport.
This is probably my last year in football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, he also commented that football might leave a big void in his life and that he will need to fill his time in various ways.
Ronaldo's senior career has spanned more than 20 years, and according to Euronews, he has scored 976 goals for club and country. Guardian Sport cites a more conservative figure of over 950 goals for club and country, placing him among the greatest scorers of all time.
Sources differ on the exact number of goals; Euronews reports 976, while Guardian Sport mentions over 950. Regardless of the precise figure, it is an impressive statistic that confirms his status as a football icon.
According to Guardian Sport, Ronaldo had previously mentioned the possibility of retiring "soon" or within "one or two years," but this statement represents his most concrete indication to date. In the interview, he also revealed that he is already planning life after football and wants to spend more time with his family.
