Overview
- In a new interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo said he will retire "soon," calling the moment very difficult and saying he expects to cry.
- He said he has prepared for life after football since his mid‑20s and wants more time for his family, naming daughter Bella and closely following Cristiano Jr. and Mateo.
- Reports place his professional tally at 952 goals, and he described reaching 1,000 as a concrete objective before ending his career.
- He indicated no formal retirement announcement will come before the 2026 World Cup, which he wants to play as a final major tournament with Portugal.
- Ronaldo rejected the claim that Lionel Messi is superior and criticized Manchester United’s structure, expressing sadness over the club’s direction.