December 14, 2022
At the age of 37 and just a few months before turning 38, the inevitable question about Ronaldo's retirement day pops up in almost every conversation about the Portuguese superstar. No one still knows when that day will come exactly, but we can already imagine the shockwaves of such an event...
On the 11th of December of 2022, superstar soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will most likely be his last. The 37-year-old Portuguese international made the announcement via his official Instagram account and despite his age, the news came as a shock to a big part of his worldwide and loyal fans. Cristiano Ronaldo has had a long and successful career, winning numerous awards and championships, and is considered one of the greatest players of all time. We look back at some of his most impressive moments over the years.
Cristiano Ronaldo - 37 years old, but still delivering!
Many people would like to be in the shoes of Ronaldo, and in video games such as FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer, they have been able to play as number 7. But it's not only the fans who enjoy playing games, so does Cristiano himself.
It's said that casino gambling is one of the hobbies of Ronaldo. These rumors are supported by photographs of the striker visiting different casinos. He has also participated in poker tournaments online.
Casino gambling is also common among football fans. Many fans flock to casinos to celebrate (or commiserate) their team’s wins and losses. At Casinowings UK, players can find numerous online casinos to gamble at. These operators often try to capitalize on the association by offering football-themed games and promotions.
Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career began in 2002, when he signed his first professional contract with Sporting CP. From then on, he has gone on to become one of the greatest players of all time, winning numerous awards, championships and international titles.
Perhaps the most impressive moment of Ronaldo's career came in 2016, when he helped Portugal to their first-ever UEFA European Championship title. Ronaldo scored three goals during the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament.
Since the beginning, his career has been a series of successes, including winning the Champions League four times with Real Madrid, Premier League titles and awards with Manchester United, and more recently, Serie A titles with Juventus.
The announcement that the 2022 World Cup could be Ronaldo's last has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer. He is one of the most successful and popular players in history and his departure will leave a huge void in the Portuguese national team at the World Cup 2026.
However, the World Cup won't be the end of Ronaldo and his professional career. The striker aims to participate in UEFA Euro 2024 and captain his national team. Also, according to rumors, his club career could continue in Saudi Arabia.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo said that he aims to continue playing football until the age of 40. This means we have about three years left of seeing the iconic number 7 entering the pitch, and that retirement is getting closer. There can be no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo's future retirement from professional football will leave a huge void in the world of soccer...
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Manchester United in the Premier League is on December 21, against Burnley. You can watch Man United vs Burnley, Croatia vs Morocco, Aston Villa vs Liverpool, Argentina vs France, Arsenal vs West Ham, and Brentford vs Tottenham, all matches provided from our football live game pages.
Manchester United next game:
Man United vs Burnley kick-off time (21-12-2022):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+8: 04:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+5.30: 01:30
Italy (Turin) | UTC/GMT+1: 21:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 21:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 20:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 17:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-5: 15:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-8: 12:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / aljazeera.com / fifa.com
