Hints at retirement
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\nCristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.
\nThe 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002.
\nRonaldo, a five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner, was unable to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal fell short at this year\u2019s tournament, leaving the sport\u2019s biggest prize absent from his trophy cabinet.
\n\u201cThis is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,\u201d Ronaldo told lifestyle magazine Vogue in an interview published on Sunday.
\nThe forward has scored 976 goals for club and country during a career spanning more than two decades.
\n\u201cI have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cAnd also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I\u2019ve earned \u2014 what we\u2019ve earned. Because after all it\u2019s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.\u201d
\nRonaldo will continue playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr this season as he closes in on the milestone of 1,000 career goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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