Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that his retirement from football may be coming sooner than fans expect, admitting that walking away from the sport would surely be emotional.
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,” Ronaldo told Piers Morgan in an interview shared on YouTube Nov. 4.
“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.
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“But Piers, I prepare my future since 25, 26, 27 years old, I prepare my future. So I think I will be capable to support that pressure.”
Ronaldo is confident he will be able to cope without football because he wants to focus on his family and his off the pitch interests.
“Nothing will be able to compare the adrenaline that we have for football to score a goal,” he said.
“But everything has a beginning, and everything has an end. I have other passions. I’m going to have more time for me, I’m going to have more time for my family to raise my kids.
“I want to follow Cristiano Junior because he’s at an age when kids do stupid things. I was the same. Mateo loves football as well. I want to do more fun things. I love playing Padel with my closest friends. We are getting quite good.”
