Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Possible Retirement From Football in 2025

• Cristiano Ronaldo could retire from football after the 2024/25 season
• The 38-year-old forward’s current deal with Al Nassr expires in 2025
• Ronaldo began his professional career at Sporting CP in 2002

Cristiano Ronaldo is contemplating retiring from football when his current contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr expires in 2025.

The 38-year-old forward was speaking after helping Al Nassr get a 2-1 win against Damac in their latest Saudi Pro League match on Saturday, October 21.

According to Sportskeeda, Ronaldo hinted he might consider walking away from the sport that has made him famous when he properly examines his body at the end of his present deal.

"I will continue to play this season and next. Then I will look at my body to see if I can continue or not. The game? It was difficult, especially as it came after the national team games and subsequent trips."

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Ronaldo, who has had stints with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, started his professional career over 18 years ago after debuting with Portuguese club Sporting CP in 2002.

Ronaldo scores superb freekick for Al-Nassr

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero for Al-Nassr after he netted a spectacular freekick as his team battled from a goal down to earn three vital points against Damac on Saturday, October 21, MARCA reports.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner lived up to the home fans' spectacular tifo and became the star of the show by scoring the comeback goal with a magnificent direct free kick.

The Damac goalkeeper could do little to stop Ronaldo's free-kick, which flew into the top corner of the visitors' goal to make the score 2-1 as he sealed his side's 12th consecutive match without defeat.

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Sports Brief reported earlier about Cristiano Ronaldo's heartfelt message to Al-Nassr's faithful following a thrilling comeback in which he converted a wonderful free-kick goal.

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Both the goals scored by Al-Nassr were from set-pieces as Brazillian forward Anderson Talisca led the charge in probably inspiring Ronaldo's similar goal.

The Portuguese took to social media to express delight in the victory, and the atmosphere and acknowledged the fans as well in the process.