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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the upcoming World Cup is going to be his last one. The Portuguese superstar has also provided his retirement timeline, which might be heartbreaking for the fans as he turns 41 next year.
Cristiano Ronaldo provides heartbreaking timeline for his retirement
Ronaldo has stated that the player will be hanging up his boots soon, and that soon means it will be in one or two years. During a Saudi-hosted global summit on tourism and investment video conversation, the former Real Madrid striker told:
“What I mean by soon is probably one or two years."
Roanldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, during the aforementioned video call, said that he is “really enjoying the moment right now.” The 40-year-old goal machine, however, believes that there is a certain age in football when “you count the month very quick.”
Ronaldo also said that he is really enjoying the moment with his national team, as he always finds a net for his team. However, the 2026 World Cup will be his last one. Portugal is on the verge of qualifying for the footballing major, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last
Ronaldo, the former Manchester United superstar, has confirmed that the upcoming World Cup will be the last time he will be representing Portugal on the professional level of football. Cristiano. Who has scored more than 950 goals and is aiming to claim 1000 before his retirement, stated:
"Definitely, yes, because I will be 41 years old (at the World Cup)."
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The Al Nassr striker, who has recorded 143 international goals and is also the top scorer in the history of the national level, stated that in his 25-year career in football, he “gave everything for football” alongside several records and achievements. The player wants to enjoy the moment and live in the moment as he is “really proud” of everything.
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