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'I don't have many more years' - Cristiano Ronaldo provides update on retirement plans as Portuguese superstar refuses to set date in stone

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<p>Ronaldo revealed at a press conference on Saturday, ahead of Portugal's UEFA Nations League final against Spain, that he doesn't believe he has "many more years" left as a professional footballer. When he eventually does retire it would leave a huge hole in the sport after a career that has spanned 23 years and counting.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Very few elite sportspeople continue beyond turning 40, with Ronaldo celebrating that milestone birthday in February. There is no denying that his level has dropped, enjoying a resurgence to his goal numbers only after moving to the Saudi Pro League at the start of 2023 and underwhelming for Portugal at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. But his drive to extend his career this long ought to be hugely congratulated, although even Ronaldo  - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-suggests-could-play-another-ten-years-40-year-old-al-nassr-superstar-learns-physiological-age/blt4109760286098cf1" target="_blank">recently told he has the body of a 28-year-old</a> - knows that the game won't last forever.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"My mentality is to live day by day," Ronaldo said. "I don't have many more years to play…but I'm enjoying the moment. There's no day decided for my retirement. I feel happy, I'm here to enjoy and keep going until the day I [don't feel] like this."</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>Ronaldo looks set to stay at Al Nassr, despite recently teasing that he would be moving on, and has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-rules-out-club-world-cup-appearance-talks-proposals-al-nassr-superstar-prepares-u-turn-exit-new-contract/blt540f0b7563e48fc9" target="_blank">ruled out joining a team competing at the Club World Cup on a short-term deal</a>. The length of his next contract could be  major clue as to how the last stage of his career will unfold.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'I don't have many more years' - Cristiano Ronaldo provides update on retirement plans as Portuguese superstar refuses to set date in stone | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his career is gradually drawing to a close, but retirement isn&apos;t on the immediate horizon.

&apos;I don&apos;t have many more years&apos; - Cristiano Ronaldo provides update on retirement plans as Portuguese superstar refuses to set date in stone

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