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Ronaldo Says 2026-27 Season Likely His Last

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

In a Vogue interview on August 16, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026-27 season will likely be his last.
He plans more family time, travel and padel after retirement.
Ronaldo, whose Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027, missed the first title-defence match after marrying Georgina Rodríguez on August 11, 2026.
At the 2026 World Cup Ronaldo scored three goals, raising his career total to 979 and leaving him 24 goals short of 1,000.

History

Historical Context

Zidane’s 2001 €77.5 million move to Real Madrid launched his Galácticos era, highlighted by his left-foot volley in the 2002 Champions League final. After captaining France to the 2006 World Cup final and winning the Golden Ball, he retired after the final in July, ending a career that spanned 108 caps and three World-Player-of-the-Year titles.

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Story summary

In a Vogue interview on August 16, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026-27 season will likely be his last.
He plans more family time, travel and padel after retirement.
Ronaldo, whose Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027, missed the first title-defence match after marrying Georgina Rodríguez on August 11, 2026.
At the 2026 World Cup Ronaldo scored three goals, raising his career total to 979 and leaving him 24 goals short of 1,000.

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