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Ronaldo confirmed that he will retire in one or two years, and the 2026 World Cup will be his last international competition: he will enjoy that moment very much

1:31pm, 12 November 2025【Football】

On November 12, according to Beiqing Sports, Ronaldo said in a live interview with CNN in Riyadh that he would retire soon as he said before, and "soon" would be about 1 or 2 years later.

C Ronaldo also confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the last international competition he participates in before retiring. It is absolutely confirmed, because he will be 41 years old by then and he will enjoy the arrival of that moment (World Cup).

According to Oriental Sports Daily on November 5, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo talked about Manchester United again in the latest interview. He said that seeing the current situation of Manchester United makes him feel sad. It is almost impossible for Manchester United to become the Premier League champion this season. He hopes that his old club can recover.

Three years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo "broke" with Manchester United through Morgan's exclusive interview. The "Red Devils" have been in turmoil since then. The entry of British tycoon Sir Ratcliffe has not brought significant changes. Regarding the current situation of his old club, Ronaldo is heartbroken, "To be honest, I feel sad to see the current situation of the club. As one of the most famous clubs in world football, Manchester United still occupies a special place in my heart. Manchester United needs to join hands with wise managers to lay a solid foundation for the future. But we must be honest. To the reality: They are on the wrong track and need to change completely. In my opinion, this is not just a problem of coaches or players."

In Ronaldo's eyes, the true spirit of Manchester United is the belief that never gives up and the tradition of continuous winning. "Now this trait is being lost and must be found again. Returning to the foundation of the club's success."

As he gets older, Ronaldo has to face the countdown to retirement. He admitted that he is about to make plans to retire. "I guess I will cry. Yes, this is normal. I am a person who sheds tears easily and I have never suppressed my emotions. , I have been planning my future since I was in my mid-twenties, and I think I can withstand that kind of pressure (retirement)."

In addition, Ronaldo also revealed in detail the scene when he proposed to Georgina that day, and said that he planned to hold a wedding after the World Cup.

C Ronaldo said: "My wedding with Georgina is planned to be held after the World Cup. She is not the kind of person who likes grand ostentation. She doesn't like that. She prefers a private form, so I respect her decision!"

On August 12, Portuguese star Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina posted a photo on her personal social media and agreed to Ronaldo's proposal. In the photo, Georgina wore a ring and held hands with Ronaldo, and wrote: "Yes, I do. In this life and all my life."

It is reported that Georgina and Ronaldo made their relationship public in 2016, and they have been in love for 9 years.

In November 2017, Georgina gave birth to Ronaldo’s first child, Alana Martina. In October 2021, Ronaldo announced that he and Georgina were pregnant with twins. In April 2022, Georgina gave birth to daughter Bella Esmeralda, but the baby boy unfortunately died during delivery.

Public information shows that Cristiano Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo, referred to as Ronaldo) was born on February 5, 1985 in Madeira Island, Portugal. He is a Portuguese male football player who serves as a forward and currently plays for Victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In 1996, he started his professional football career at the Sporting Lisbon youth training camp in Portugal. In 2003, he joined Manchester United in the Premier League and helped the team win 10 trophies, including 1 Champions League championship, 1 Club World Cup championship and 3 Premier League championships. In 2009, he moved to Real Madrid and won 16 important trophies for the team, including 4 Champions League championships, 3 Club World Cup championships and 2 La Liga championships. In 2016, he won the European Football Championship for the first time with the Portuguese national team. In 2018, he moved to Juventus and helped the team win 2 Serie A championships, 1 Italian Cup championship and 2 Italian Super Cup championships. In June 2019, he won the first UEFA Nations League championship with the Portuguese national team. In 2021, Ronaldo returns to Manchester United. On December 31, 2022, Riyadh Victory in Saudi Arabia officially announced that it would sign a contract with Ronaldo until 2025.

As of April 2024, he has won a total of 5 Golden Globe Awards, 5 World Footballer Awards, and 4 European Golden Boot Awards in his career. On December 28, he won the top scorer award in the history of the 2024 Tour de Football Awards and was selected as the best Middle Eastern player in the 2024 Tour de Football Awards. On June 9, 2025, he won the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League championship with the Portuguese team.

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