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Cristiano Ronaldo indicates he may retire after current season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:15 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo indicates he may retire after current season

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed that the 2026-27 season could be his last as a professional player during a Vogue interview. Recently married to Georgina Rodríguez on August 11, he mentioned his desire to leave a meaningful legacy and focus on family and personal interests post-retirement. Following their wedding, Ronaldo is set to resume duties with Al-Nassr, where he did not play in the club's opening match of the Saudi Pro League season. The couple opted for a private ceremony at home, emphasizing their family-focused approach to the marriage.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo says this season could be his last in football.
•He married Georgina Rodríguez on August 11 in a private ceremony.
•Ronaldo plans to focus on family and personal interests post-career.
•He did not play in Al-Nassr's season opener, which they won 3-0.
•Ronaldo has scored 976 goals, 24 shy of the 1,000 mark.

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3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo Says This Is ‘Probably’ His Last Year of Football as He Starts Married Life

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Cristiano Ronaldo is beginning married life with Georgina Rodríguez while acknowledging that another defining chapter of his life may be approaching its end. The 41-year-old ... Read More
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