Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retiring from soccer after this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo stated he will likely retire from professional soccer after this season, as revealed in a recent interview with Vogue. The 41-year-old, currently playing for Al-Nassr, mentioned his desire to leave a 'spectacular legacy' after a distinguished 24-year career. He indicated plans to focus on family and travel post-retirement, having previously mentioned the last FIFA World Cup would be his last tournament. Ronaldo has been the highest-paid athlete globally for the past four years, with a net worth estimated at $1.2 billion.
- •Ronaldo discusses retirement plans in a Vogue interview
- •He aims to leave a 'spectacular legacy' in soccer
- •Ronaldo has played for Al-Nassr, earning $235 million annually
- •He has been the highest-paid athlete for four consecutive years
- •Ronaldo has a career net worth of $1.2 billion
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Billionaire Cristiano Ronaldo Says He Will ‘Probably’ Retire From Soccer After This Season
"The billionaire soccer star has been the highest-paid athlete in the world for the last four years.
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