Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football: Portuguese legend reveals life after retirement; 'I want to travel, and plan to...'

The football world has been left stunned by Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest retirement announcement. The Portugal captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the game, has announced his retirement from international football. In a video, Ronaldo said, "To the Portuguese people. The day has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our national team. I never felt it belonged to me alone. But for 23 years, I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me into stadiums all around the world." The prospect of football losing one of its biggest stars has sparked discussion about what comes next for the 41-year-old. But Ronaldo is not stepping into an unknown future. In a Vogue interview, the Portuguese legend revealed that he already has plans for life after football.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires: Portugal legend reveals his retirement plan

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Ronaldo recently spoke about the future and the need to find new ways to fill the time football has occupied for much of his life. His comments came after his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez and amid speculations about his retirement. Cristiano Ronaldo’s plans are not limited to one new career or business venture. He told Vogue that he wants to “have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like.”

The Portuguese star spoke about enjoying the life he and Rodríguez have built together. “Because after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice,” he said, reflecting on the years spent pursuing success at the highest level. Reuters and Sky News reported the same remarks from the interview.

'Retirement may be near...': Cristiano's next chapter is already mapped out

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. The Portugal star looks forward to a future with more time for travel, padel and the people closest to him. Still, the message is clear from the legend: after 25 years of sacrifice, Cristiano wants his next chapter to include more than the game that made him famous. His plans, as he put it, are already “all mapped out.”