"Ronaldo turned 40 this year but is still playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and the Portugal national team, for whom he has scored 143 times in 225 appearances an all-time record in the men's game. But with the forward, ranked at no.4 in FourFourTwo's list of the greatest players of all time, now in the twilight of his career, he has revealed that he doesn't have much longer left at the top level."
"When asked when he will retire, The Athletic have relayed Ronaldo as having said, Soon but I think I will be prepared. It will be tough, of course, Ronaldo continued. [it] will be difficult, yes. Probably I will cry, yes It will be very, very difficult but I've prepared my future since (I was) 25, 26, 27 years old. So I think I will be capable to support that pressure."
"CR7 is the best-paid player in the game, telling Morgan that he achieved one of his life goals by becoming a billionaire at the age of 39 and as the most followed account on Instagram (aside from Instagram itself) with a following of 666 million users, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has built a huge brand, too."
Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 40, currently plays for Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team, for whom he has scored 143 goals in 225 appearances, an all-time men's record. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five Champions League titles, and was once the most expensive footballer. Ronaldo became a billionaire at 39 and has 666 million Instagram followers, building a global brand. He said he will retire 'soon' and expects the transition to be difficult and emotional, but stated he prepared his future since age 25–27. He indicated coaching may not be his next career and expressed other personal passions.
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