During a recent podcast interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that his plans for retirement will be “soon” as the Portugal legend prepares himself for a tearful end to his career.
The 40-year-old has a remarkable record of 952 goals (highest goalscorer) in 1,295 match appearances, making him one of the most decorated players in the history of football.
Ronaldo admitted that his sporting career retirement is on the horizon. “It will be tough, of course. It will be difficult. Yes. Probably will cry, yes. I’m an open person. It will be very, very difficult, yes. But Piers, I prepare my future since 25, 26, 27 years old, I prepare my future. So, I think I will be capable of supporting that pressure.”
He also revealed how he looks forward to slowing down and spending time with his family and enjoying other interests while bidding his farewell to football.
“Nothing will be able to compare that adrenaline that we have for football to score a goal,” he said. But everything has a beginning, and everything has an end. I have other passions. I’m going to have more time for myself; I’m going to have more time for my family to raise my kids.
“I want to follow Cristiano Junior because he’s at an age when kids do stupid things. I was the same. Mateo loves football as well. I want to do more fun things. I love playing Padel with my closest friends. We are getting quite good.”
A Career Full of Glory
The Portuguese legend started his football career at Sporting Lisbon, later went on a successful spell with big clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Ronaldo is currently starring at Al Nassr in the Saudi pro league.
He won three Premier League titles and Champions Leagues, among other trophies in his career. With Madrid, he won two La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns. Later, joined Al Nassr in the Saudi pro league in 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo also won three international trophies for Portugal – EURO 2016, UEFA Nations league 2019 and UEFA Nations league 2025. He is currently the highest goalscorer with 952 goals in 1,295 match appearances currently, soon the first player to ever reach the 1000 goals milestone in professional football.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and four Golden boots in his career.
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Manchester United’s situation is sad, Amorim cannot work wonders: Cristiano Ronaldo.
The former Manchester United player opens up about his ex-club. He delivered a brutal statement about Manchester United’s current state in the Premier League.
“He’s doing his best,” Ronaldo said. “What are you going to do? Miracles. Miracles are impossible. He’s not going to do miracles. They have good players, but they don’t have some of them in mind what Manchester United is and what it means.
“Manchester United is still in my heart. I love that club. But we all have to be honest and look for ourselves and say, ‘Listen, they are not on a good path’. So, they need to change, and it’s not only about the coach and players, in my opinion.”
Written by: Atin Kevin