Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr Superstar Opens Up on When He Will Finally Retire From Football

• Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed when he will retire
• Despite being 38, Ronaldo has aged like fine wine
• The Al-Nassr star's career has spanned over two decades

Cristiano Ronaldo has provided insights into when he considers it appropriate to conclude his illustrious career.

Approaching the age of 39 in a couple of weeks, Ronaldo has been a professional footballer for over two decades, yet he displays no indications of nearing the end of his profession, which has made him a global icon.

Throughout a distinguished career marked by a multitude of trophies, coupled with a lengthy list of records and individual accolades, Ronaldo is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the sport.

Currently plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr, the Portuguese maestro concluded 2023 as the world's leading goal scorer, amassing an impressive 54 goals in 59 games, as cited by Fan Nation.

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Ronaldo surpassed budding prolific goal-scorers like Erling Haaland of Manchester City, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, and PSG's Kylian Mbappe to achieve this remarkable feat.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, he received the Diego Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards, held on Friday, January 19.

His stellar performance throughout the year also earned him the Best Middle East Player Award, acknowledging his contributions to the Knights of Najd.

Speaking at the 14th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, held at the luxurious Atlantis The Palm, Ronaldo unveiled his retirement plan.

While providing a tentative timeframe for the conclusion of his outstanding career, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner emphasised that he currently has no intentions of hanging up his boots anytime soon.

“The moment I feel I’m done, I'll retire… Maybe in 10 years?!” he said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

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Ronaldo's subtle message to Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo's strategically timed Instagram post on Monday, January 16, has led fans to speculate that he was sending a message to his rival, Lionel Messi.

Messi recently clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2023, adding to his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or victory, surpassing Erling Haaland for another prestigious individual award.

Ronaldo, who was not involved in the final voting, shared a message on Instagram shortly after Messi's achievement was announced.