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Emotional Ronaldo reveals retirement will come 'soon'
Gulf Today
|November 05, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to retire “soon” as the Portugal and Al Nassr star prepares for a tearful end to his glittering career.
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Ronaldo discussed his thoughts on retirement and his life after football in an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored.
The 40-year-old, who has scored a remarkable 952 goals, is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, but the end is in sight for his astonishing career.
Asked when he would consider hanging up his boots, Ronaldo, who is under contract with Al Nassr until 2027, replied: “Soon. But I think I will be prepared.
“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.
This story is from the November 05, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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