Rancak Media – Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football icon, has graced the world of football for over two illustrious decades. At 40 years old, the star continues to defy age with his remarkable presence on the pitch.
His legendary career boasts an unprecedented five Ballon d’Or awards for a European player, a testament to his unparalleled talent. Ronaldo’s astonishing goal tally currently stands at 952, with the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals within tantalizing reach, eagerly pursued with his current club, Al Nassr.
Most recently, his decisive brace against Al Feiha secured a crucial 2-1 victory for Al Nassr, solidifying their top position in the Saudi Pro League standings on Sunday, November 2, 2025, early morning WIB.
Now, Cristiano Ronaldo is sending strong signals about his impending retirement from professional football. The 40-year-old maestro has openly admitted to commencing preparations for the conclusion of his brilliant career, which has spanned more than two glorious decades.
In an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo candidly confessed that the moment to bid farewell to the pitch is drawing near. When queried about when he might consider hanging up his boots, Ronaldo, who remains under contract with Al Nassr until 2027, offered a remarkably open response.
“Soon. But I think I will be ready,” Ronaldo stated on his personal YouTube channel, UR Ronaldo, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, evening WIB. He added with raw honesty, “Of course, it will be difficult. Maybe I will cry, yes. I am an open person. It will be very, very difficult.”
Despite the emotional prospect, the Portugal national team captain affirmed that he has been preparing for his future for a long time, though the exact timing of his retirement remains undisclosed. “I have been preparing for my future since I was 25, 26, 27 years old. So, I think I will be able to handle that pressure,” he revealed.
Ronaldo acknowledged that life without football will undoubtedly be different, yet he expressed confidence in his ability to adapt, eager to focus on his family and personal life. “Nothing can match the adrenaline of scoring a goal. But everything has a beginning and an end. I want to have more time for my family, raise my children, and enjoy life,” Ronaldo articulated.
He added with a smile, “I want to follow Cristiano Junior; he’s starting to do silly things just like I used to. Mateo [Ronaldo’s son] also loves football. Now, I want to play Padel more often with close friends.”
Ronaldo commenced his professional journey at Sporting Lisbon before transforming into a global superstar at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Throughout his illustrious career, he has amassed an astounding 34 prestigious trophies, including three titles with the Portugal national team and 15 trophies during his tenure at Real Madrid, four of which were UEFA Champions League titles.
The player, boasting a phenomenal record of 952 goals at both club and international levels, is currently on the hunt for his first trophy with Al Nassr.
This season, that opportunity appears wide open after his club secured seven consecutive victories at the start of the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League campaign.
Ronaldo’s Enduring Support for Manchester United
Despite his dramatic departure from Manchester United in 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo asserts that he still closely follows his former club’s journey in every match. However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner issued a stern warning to Red Devils fans against placing excessive expectations on Ruben Amorim, the new manager who is currently bringing a fresh impetus to Old Trafford.
“He’s doing his best,” Ronaldo remarked. “What are you going to do? Miracles? Miracles are impossible.”
Ronaldo opined that while Amorim certainly brings a new spirit, Manchester United‘s situation cannot transform overnight. “He won’t perform miracles. They have good players, but some of them don’t truly understand what Manchester United is all about,” CR7 stated.
Ronaldo further emphasized that he still harbors immense love for the club that propelled his name onto the European football stage. “Manchester United is still in my heart. I love that club. But we all have to be honest and look within ourselves, then say, ‘Listen, they are not on the right track.’ So they need to change, and in my opinion, it’s not just about the coach and players,” he elaborated.
Profile of Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, widely known as CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on February 5, 1985. Currently playing as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and captaining the Portugal national team, Ronaldo is universally regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and frequently hailed as the best in the world.
His impressive haul includes five Ballon d’Or awards and four European Golden Shoes. Throughout his career, he has secured 32 major trophies, among them seven league titles, an astounding five UEFA Champions League crowns, one UEFA European Championship, and one UEFA Nations League title. He is widely considered one of the two greatest players of his generation and among the finest footballers to have ever played the game.
Ronaldo primarily operates in an attacking role, most frequently as a striker or a winger. He is renowned for his exceptional finishing, blistering speed, intricate dribbling, intelligent positioning, precise passing, and effective crossing ability. His versatility allows him to excel on either wing or through the center, making him an incredibly adaptable forward.
According to Tribunnewswiki.com, Cristiano Ronaldo holds multiple illustrious records: the most goals (134) and assists (42) in the UEFA Champions League, the most goals in the UEFA European Championship (14), and the most international goals scored by a male player (111). He is also one of the select few players to have made over 1,100 appearances throughout his professional career, netting more than 780 official goals for both club and country.
Ronaldo progressed through Portugal’s various youth national teams, including U-17, U-20, U-21, and U-23, before earning his senior national team call-up in 2003. He has represented Portugal in numerous major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championships in 2004, 2008, and 2012, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the FIFA World Cups in 2006 and 2010.
On October 17, 2012, Ronaldo earned his 100th cap for the Portugal national team during a World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão. This achievement made him the third-youngest European player ever to reach this milestone, following Germany’s Lukas Podolski and Estonia’s Kristen Viikmäe.
Ronaldo netted eight goals during Portugal’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, including a decisive four goals across two play-off matches against Sweden that secured Portugal’s spot in the tournament. His hat-trick in the second leg saw him become Portugal’s all-time leading scorer, matching Pauleta’s record of 47 international goals at the time.
According to Kompas.com, Ronaldo made his senior international debut for Portugal in 2003 at the age of 18. Since then, he has accumulated over 170 appearances, making him the most-capped player for the Portugal national team. With more than 100 goals at the international level, he also holds the record as the national team’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Undoubtedly, his most phenomenal and career-defining individual achievement remains his five Ballon d’Or trophies, which he won in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Beyond his footballing prowess, Cristiano Ronaldo was actively involved in fundraising efforts for the victims of the Aceh tsunami in December 2004, notably assisting Martunis, an Acehnese boy who miraculously survived 19 days stranded after the disaster.
Biodata: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- Nickname: Cristiano Ronaldo, CR7
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1985
- Age: 40 Years (as of 2025)
- Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Height: 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
- Playing Positions: Centre Forward, Winger
- Nationality: Portuguese
- Current Club: Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia
- Jersey Number: 7
(Sources: Tribunnews.com/Muhammad Ali Yakub/Tribunnewswiki.com/Bangkapos.com)
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo, pada usia 40 tahun, telah memberikan sinyal kuat mengenai niatnya untuk pensiun dari sepak bola profesional, mengakui bahwa ia sedang mempersiapkan akhir karier gemilangnya yang telah berlangsung lebih dari dua dekade. Bintang Portugal yang legendaris ini, dengan lima penghargaan Ballon d’Or dan 952 gol, menyatakan bahwa transisi ini akan sangat sulit secara emosional, namun ia siap untuk menghabiskan lebih banyak waktu bersama keluarga dan mengejar minat pribadinya. Saat ini, Ronaldo bermain untuk Al Nassr, mengejar pencapaian monumental 1.000 gol karier.
Meskipun mempersiapkan diri untuk pensiun, Ronaldo tetap aktif di lapangan, baru-baru ini memastikan kemenangan penting bagi Al Nassr di Liga Pro Saudi dan masih mengikuti perkembangan Manchester United, meski ia mengingatkan agar tidak terlalu berharap pada manajer baru mereka. Dikenal karena keterampilannya yang luar biasa dan banyak rekor di tingkat klub maupun internasional, CR7 telah mengumpulkan 34 trofi bergengsi, termasuk beberapa gelar Liga Champions, mengukuhkan posisinya sebagai salah satu pemain terbaik sepanjang masa. Ia juga dikenal atas keterlibatannya dalam upaya filantropi, seperti membantu korban tsunami Aceh.
