Cristiano Ronaldo: This is probably my last season in my career
In an exclusive Vogue interview published 16.08.2026, Ronaldo said football is "everything" to him and that he will travel more with family and play padel.
Cristiano Ronaldo has told Vogue that the current campaign is likely to be the final season of his playing career, a candid admission that marks one of the clearest signs yet that the Portuguese forward is contemplating life after football.
In an exclusive interview published on 16.08.2026 at 17:50, Ronaldo said he wants to leave behind standards that will be remembered and that, when he steps away from the pitch, he will have to find ways to fill the huge void the game has occupied in his life.
According to the interview, this is the first time Ronaldo has spoken so openly about a possible retirement. He described football as "everything" to him and acknowledged that giving up the daily rhythm of the sport will require new projects and routines.
Plans beyond club football
Ronaldo told Vogue he expects to spend much more time travelling with his family and that he has taken a liking to padel, a sport he plans to play more often after he stops competing at the highest level.
The revelation adds to growing speculation about the end of a career that has spanned decades and multiple continents, and will prompt discussion among clubs, sponsors and fans about the timing and form of any farewell.
Whether Ronaldo chooses a formal retirement announcement, a testimonial match or a gradual step back, the interview signals a new phase for one of football's most recognisable athletes.
Photo: press material from the event
