At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues to perform at a high level for the Saudi club "Al-Nassr," revealed in an interview with Piers Morgan that his journey in professional football may come to an end soon.
He admitted that he is already thinking about when exactly this will happen:
“I have an idea of when I will end my career, and it will be soon. Preparing for this will not be easy, but I will accept it. I might even cry, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m an open person.”
Ronaldo emphasized that saying goodbye to football will be an emotionally challenging moment for him, but he is ready for such a trial:
“I am confident that I will be able to handle it. There is nothing that could replace football for me, but I will have more time for myself, my family, and my children.”
A Majestic Career
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has achieved incredible success:
5 Champions League titles
Gold medal at Euro 2016
2 Nations League titles
Records for the number of goals:
in national team matches
in the Champions League
in European Championships
in club World Cups
Ronaldo began his career at "Sporting" (Portugal), after which he played for "Manchester United," "Real Madrid," and "Juventus." In December 2022, he signed a contract with "Al-Nassr," becoming the first great footballer to choose the Saudi Arabian league in the new era of European stars.
An Era Coming to an End
The end of Ronaldo's career will symbolize the conclusion of an entire era in football, marked by his records and rivalry with Lionel Messi. The departure of this great athlete will be a significant event for millions of fans around the world, who are already preparing to say goodbye to the legend.
At this time, Cristiano has not announced an official date for the end of his career.
