The contract that Ronaldo has signed is expected to keep him at the club for the next seven years. That said, the playing part of that deal is two-and-a-half years, ending in 2025, when he will be 40 years old, although the plan is that he is then installed as a sports adviser.
Before moving to current club Al-Nassr, former Manchester United forward Ronaldo - who turned 38 last weekend - spoke of a desire to keep going beyond his 40th birthday in 2025. And whether he does so or not, he is unlikely to be the last.
Cristiano Ronaldo plans to continue his international career with Portugal beyond the 2022 World Cup. "It has been a long road, but I would like to say that my road is not over yet," Ronaldo said Tuesday, per Adriana Garcia of ESPN.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he considered RETIRING from Portugal duty after World Cup 'difficulties' Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he considered international retirement after being benched by Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.
Ronaldo, 37, joined Al Nassr earlier this month on a contract through to the summer of 2025 -- a deal worth $200 million per year, making him the highest-paid football player in history.
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest paid athlete in 2023 globally after moving to the Saudi Arabian football club, Al-Nassr. Ronaldo earned $136 million -- $46 million on-field and $90 million off-field -- after he parted ways with Manchester United and moved to Al-Nassr in 2022 on a deal until 2025.
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to rule out another tilt for World Cup glory in 2026 during a recent Q&A session with young supporters in Singapore. On Saturday evening, Ronaldo concluded his two-day Singapore tour with a visit to the Victoria Junior College (VJC).
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
The entertainment and sports industries are generating more and more billionaires. Soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both reached billionaire status for the first time, together with golfer Tiger Woods, the NBA's LeBron James, boxer Floyd Mayweather, and retired tennis player Roger Federer.
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until 2025.
He signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Riyadh-based side worth $200 million per year following his departure from Manchester United in December. The Portuguese star will be 40 when his deal ends in 2025, and Al Nassr officials believe it is unlikely that he will play somewhere else before hanging up his boots.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to win the elusive World Cup title is over. The Portuguese superstar and his national side were eliminated on Saturday (10 December) in the quarter-finals at the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Science has proven that you are never too old to play football. However, it won't come as a surprise that the risk of injuries increases as you get old, regardless of the sport you practice.
STAMINA & ENDURANCE
As the players age, they start losing the physical attributes to continue playing on top level for 90 minutes every single match. By the time a player reaches his mid-30s, it is well and truly clear that he is past his prime, and so the clubs decide to part ways with them.
In 2020, Ronaldo revealed his desire to play until he's 40 after celebrating his 35th birthday. Quizzed on how long he can keep going, the Portuguese icon told Marca: "Much will depend on what I feel, on my motivation. "Physically it will never be a problem.
Topping the list is Cristiano Ronaldo, who made an estimated $136 million over the last 12 months as he jumped from England's Premier League to Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr.
Messi first became the world's highest-paid athlete on Forbes' list in 2019. He topped the list again in 2022 with total earnings of USD 130 million.
Lionel Messi is the holder of the title 'King of football.'
Maradona – 34
He scored many goals for the Brazilian team to contribute to their rise to fame. Pele played a total of 92 games for Brazil and scored 77 goals in his career whereas Maradona played a total of 91 games and scored a total of 34 goals.
Arjen Robben is the fastest footballer of all time, according to various studies. He can reportedly run at speeds up to 37 km/h. Cristiano Ronaldo is second on the list, with a speed of 35 km/h.
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez, mother to his children, also reportedly wants him to return to Spain and Real Madrid FC. There is no confirmation on the same.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract after leaving Manchester United. Ronaldo, departed from Old Trafford, and joined Al Nassr on a deal until 2025 but the club did not disclose any financial details.