Cristiano Ronaldo has made his decision. “I’ll probably cry.”
It’s hard to imagine, but there are many indications that we are witnessing the last dozen or so months of the career of Cristiano Ronaldo – the Portuguese virtuoso.
The famous CR7 was made in 1985, and unfortunately you can’t cheat time. However, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break records, increasing his outstanding goalscoring achievements. Even at the age of 40, the Portuguese proves that in some cases, the PESEL does not play the most important role if proper work ethic is maintained.
Cristiano Ronaldo about the end of his career. Poignant words from a football legend
CR7 played in the biggest clubs in the world. Since 2023, he has been playing for Saudi Al-Nassr, being the face of the local football that is growing in strength. Saudi Arabia has Cristiano, and in the United States Lionel Messi is having a great time. That is, the eternal competitor in the fight for the title of the best in the world for CR7.
Ronaldo played, among others, for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. The Sporting Lisbon alumnus knows that time is passing and he openly talks about the end of his career. When exactly will this happen? The Portuguese did not say this specifically, but he had already made the decision, being ready for this difficult moment.
– I think I’m ready. Since I was 25, I have been thinking about the end of my career, but I know it will be very difficult. I’ll probably cry. Nothing gives me as much joy as football. Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of scoring a goal. However, everything has a beginning and an end – CR7 openly admitted when questioned by Piers Morgan.
Cristiano scored 143 goals in 225 official matches for the Portuguese national team. It seems that this representative factor will be of key importance for CR7 in the context of ending his career. In 2026, the Portuguese wants to play in his sixth World Cup – this time in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, with as many triumphs in the Champions League – the most prestigious club trophy from UEFA – would probably like to lead his country to something great. CR7’s representative success? Cristiano has already won the European Championship (2016) and also won the Nations League twice (2018/19, 2024/25). Success at the 2028 World Cup, however, would be absolutely unique.
