Ronaldo says 2026/27 may be his final season
Cristiano Ronaldo stated in a Vogue interview that the 2026/27 season is likely to be his last in football, aiming to leave a lasting legacy and focus on family, travel, and playing paddle after retirement.
Consensus
- Cristiano Ronaldo stated in an interview with Vogue that the 2026/27 football season is likely to be his last.
- Ronaldo expressed a desire to leave a significant legacy after his football career.
- He plans to spend more time with family, travel, play paddle, and enjoy the rewards of his 25-year career.
- Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and has been with the club since December 2022.
- The interview was published in Vogue.
- Ronaldo is 41 years old.
Points of divergence
- Ronaldo may end his career after the current season, without specifying the 2026/27 timeframe. — tass_agency
- Ronaldo will end his career next year, implying 2024, which conflicts with the 2026/27 timeline. — mash
- Ronaldo stated the 2026/27 season may be his last, and he already has many plans post-retirement. — kommerant
- Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr is valid until summer 2027. — echoonline_news
- Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez signed a prenuptial agreement on August 10, one day before their wedding on August 11. — vm
- Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement in August 2025 and married on August 11. — vedomosti
- Ronaldo mentioned he wants to fill the void left by football with various activities. — riamo
- Ronaldo set an anti-record at World Cups by playing 10 playoff matches without scoring a goal. — vesti
Coverage (10 sources)
- Cristiano Ronaldo said that the current season may become his last — РИАМО
- Ronaldo admitted leaving football at the end of the season — Ведомости
- Cristiano Ronaldo announced the end of his career after the 2026/27 season — Коммерсантъ
- Cristiano Ronaldo says he will probably end his career in 2027 — ЭХО / Новости
- Ronaldo admitted he may end his football career after the season — Вечерняя Москва
- Ronaldo told when he plans to finish his football career — Вести
- Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his career next year. In an interview with Vogue he said: "Probably this is my last year in football... — Mash
- Probably, this is my last year in football. Cristiano Ronaldo may finish his career after the current season. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Ronaldo stated that he will most likely end his career at the end of the season. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Ronaldo stated that the current season could be his last — Москва 24