Cristiano Ronaldo anticipates retirement and plans his future after football.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has signaled that his current year of activities may be the final one in his brilliant career. In an interview with Vogue magazine, released this Sunday (August 16), the player, one of the greatest names in the history of the sport, admitted that retirement is approaching.
The End of an Era
With this statement, CR7 opens up the possibility that this could be his last year as a professional on the field. At 39 years old, the forward, who currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, expressed his desire to end his career leaving a “spectacular legacy.” The comment reinforces rumors about the end of his career, which have been speculated for some time.
Post-Career Plans
In addition to focusing on ending his career in grand style, Cristiano Ronaldo is already envisioning what he will do after hanging up his boots. Married to model Georgina Rodríguez, the player intends to dedicate more time to his family and other interests. “I already have my whole future planned. I have so many things to keep me busy that it’s hard to choose just one,” he revealed.
He also commented on how he plans to fill the “void” left by football: “As football can leave a big void, you have to fill your time in many ways, not just one. And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I love, and continue enjoying what I’ve achieved, what we’ve achieved. After all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice,” he detailed.
Family Life
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez, who recently formalized their union after 10 years together, are parents to Alana, 8, and Bella Esmeralda, 4. The couple is also responsible for Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., 16, and twins Mateo Ronaldo and Eva Maria, 9. The couple’s reunion happened in 2016 when Georgina was working in a luxury store in Madrid.
The news about Cristiano Ronaldo‘s potential retirement is certainly resonating in the football world, where he has become a global icon. His plans for the future, which include more time with his family and engaging in other sports, indicate a planned transition to a new phase of life.
