Cristiano Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year' as legendary soccer star looks to future
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest soccer players to grace a pitch, believes this season will be his last.During an interview with Vogue, the Portuguese superstar told the outlet this upcoming season will be "probably my last year of football."Ronaldo, 41, recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, and perhaps settling down with his family is what the legendary player wishes now.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCristiano Ronaldo of Juventus poses with the Serie A trophy alongside his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez (L) and mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro after winning the Serie A Championship 2018-2019 (8th title in a row) at the end of the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Atalanta BC.(Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)Ronaldo currently plays for the Saudi Pro League’s Al-Nassr club, which he has been a part of since 2023.
He has scored 102 goals through his 107 matches there.He also completed his sixth World Cup with Portugal, though he wanted to lift the trophy.Instead, Portugal fell to World Cup-winner Spain, 1-0, in full time in the Round of 16.CRISTIANO RONALDO SHUTS DOWN REPORTER'S LIONEL MESSI QUESTION IN AWKWARD MOMENT AFTER TWO-GOAL WINIt’s safe to say that Ronaldo will no longer star for the Portugal national team, finishing his World Cup career with 11 goals across 27 appearances.
He also has 146 goals across 233 international appearances for his country.Ronaldo told the outlet he wants to "leave a spectacular legacy," and he’s certainly done that over his many years in the game.Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being substituted during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Dec.2, 2022.
(AP Photo/Francisco Seco)Now, he looks ahead to what life will be off the pitch."I have my future all mapped out," he explained."I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thi...