# Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season

https://mins.news/en/item/23598

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 17:03 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-at-the-end-of-the-football-season?traffic_source=rss

> Cristiano Ronaldo has intensified speculation about his future by saying the coming year will probably be the last of his playing career. The Portugal captain will continue with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr this season as he approaches 1,000 career goals.

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