Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, was unable to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal fell short at this year’s tournament, leaving the sport’s biggest prize absent from his trophy cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo told lifestyle magazine Vogue in an interview published on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country during a career spanning more than two decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I\u2019ve earned \u2014 what we\u2019ve earned. Because after all it\u2019s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ronaldo will continue playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr this season as he closes in on the milestone of 1,000 career goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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