{"id":123741,"date":"2025-11-12T08:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=123741"},"modified":"2025-11-12T08:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:05:59","slug":"its-time-cristiano-ronaldo-sets-retirement-timeline-says-2026-world-cup-his-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/its-time-cristiano-ronaldo-sets-retirement-timeline-says-2026-world-cup-his-last\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018It\u2019s Time\u2019: Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Retirement Timeline, Says 2026 World Cup His Last"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like they say, whatever has a beginning will someday end. The end to the lucrative football career of legendary Cristiano Ronaldo is gradually drawing near, as the Portuguese superstar has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance on football\u2019s biggest stage.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ronaldo, who turned 40 this year and has scored over 950 goals for clubs\u00a0 and country, made the declaration on Tuesday while speaking via video link at a forum in Saudi Arabia.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDefinitely, yes,\u201d he said when asked if the 2026 tournament would be his final World Cup. \u201cI\u2019m gonna be 41 years old and I think it will be the moment.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner, currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, also shed more light on his earlier hint that retirement from professional football is approaching.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cLet\u2019s be honest, when I mean soon, it\u2019s probably one or two years I\u2019ll still be at the game,\u201d he stated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ronaldo is aiming for what would be his sixth World Cup appearance, having come closest to winning the trophy in 2006 when Portugal finished in fourth place after losing to France in the semi-finals.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Portugal is yet to officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but can secure their spot with a win over Ireland on Thursday.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in late 2022 after a second spell at Manchester United, becoming one of the first high-profile stars to move to Saudi Arabia in a wave of big-money football investments by the kingdom.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the curtain is finally drawn on CR7\u2019s illustrious journey, his fans and admirers across the world will surely echo: he came, he saw, he dazzled and he bowed out in honour and glory.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo Like they say, whatever has a beginning will someday end. 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