Every era comes to an end sooner or later, and it seems the football world is slowly preparing for a moment that was unimaginable to many. Legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the upcoming season will probably be the final one of his career, after which he plans to devote himself to the parts of life he has missed during all these years as a professional athlete. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Vogue, excerpts of which were published by The Athletic, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner stressed that he wants to bring his football journey to an end on the pitch, and in spectacular fashion:Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted this is "probably his last year of football" as he detailed his thoughts on retirement in an interview with Vogue 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/SIdMWUK9JM— Sky Sports (@SkySports) August 16, 2026 “This is probably my last year in football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy” Ronaldo said. The veteran forward, who currently plays for Saudi club Al Nassr, is just 24 goals short of the magical milestone of 1,000 goals in his professional career. He also revealed that he already has clear plans for life after football. Although he admits he will miss being on the pitch, he emphasized the importance of preparing for retirement.“I have my future completely planned out. So many things will keep me busy that it’s difficult to single out just one. Because football can leave a big void, you have to fill your time in different ways, not just one” he revealed. Ronaldo will be furious – Al Nassr faces transfer ban due to massive debtAfter two and a half decades as a professional footballer, during which he set records with Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr, as well as producing historic performances for the Portugal national team, Ronaldo says it is time to relax and enjoy the things he sacrificed for success.“And to have more fun, to travel more, to watch and play padel, which I really love, and to continue enjoying what I have earned — what we have earned. Because, at the end of the day, it has been 25 years with a lot of sacrifices”. The news comes shortly after Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, as well as immediately after he led Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, which he confirmed was his final World Cup appearance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894228##