Cristiano Ronaldo’s future in football has become one of the most debated topics on the global sporting scene, as the Portuguese star approaches the final stages of his career. At 40 years old and still showing a high level of competitiveness at Al-Nassr, CR7 begins to draw up a strategic schedule for his goodbye to the pitch.
This Saturday (25), rumors of a possible date for his retirement gained strength around the world. But how is this situation? Sporting News shows.
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement is starting to take on clearer contours, according to information from ‘TalkSport’. Currently defending Al-Nassr, in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese star must end your professional career between the end of 2026 and the year 2027.
The player’s planning goes directly through his commitment to the national team and his current club. Cristiano Ronaldo projects the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as his last major international competition and the symbolic moment of his farewell to the elite of world football. At the time of the tournament, the striker will be 41 years old and intends to close the cycle with the Portugal team in style.
In addition to the commitment to the country, the contractual factor also indicates a possible date. With vlink extended with Al-Nassr until June 2027the star can choose to hang his boots at the end of this seasonwhen he will be 42 years old.
The player himself has been emphatic in public statements that the end of the journey is “near”, although he emphasizes that the final decision will depend on his motivation and physical condition.
Cristiano Ronaldo decided to RETIRE in June 2027, at the age of 42.
🗞️ @JacobsBen pic.twitter.com/ZHB3bwvMOr
— Central Cristiano Ronaldo (@CentralCR7BR) January 22, 2026
How many are left before Cristiano Ronaldo’s thousand goals?
One of the big goals that still keep Ronaldo motivated before the definitive goodbye is the search for the historic mark of a thousand goals in his career. Currently with 960 goals scored, the expectation is that he will reach this goal during the period leading up to or occurring during the 2026 World Cup.
