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Cristiano Ronaldo: "This is probably my last year in football"

The Portuguese international reveals that he has his future "completely planned" for next year.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Cristiano Ronaldo stated that this could be his last year in football, indicating that he has his future "completely planned."

This announcement comes at a time when Ronaldo appears to be preparing to end his career, with the possibility of doing so at the end of the next season, according to various sources.

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