Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his plans for life after hanging up his boots, confirming he has already laid the groundwork for numerous business ventures and personal passions to keep him occupied following his retirement from professional football.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Vogue, the 41-year-old Portuguese icon revealed: “I have so many things that will keep me busy that it’s hard to name just one. I have planned everything.”
He added: “When football comes to an end, it can leave a huge void. You have to fill your time with different planned activities, not just one single project.”
The Al Nassr captain emphasized his eagerness to embrace a new lifestyle after decades of elite competition. “I’m ready to enjoy life more, travel more, watch and play padel—which I love very much,” Ronaldo explained. “So I want to continue enjoying what I’ve achieved, and what we’ve achieved together.”
Reflecting on his historic journey, Ronaldo noted: “Because it has been 25 years filled with immense daily sacrifices.”
Ronaldo has previously hinted that his current playing campaign could be his final season in professional football, despite holding a contract with Al Nassr running through the summer of 2027.
Off the pitch, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United superstar has built a sprawling commercial empire under the “CR7” umbrella. His portfolio spans underwear, fragrances, footwear, luxury timepieces, hospitality ventures, fitness centers, and hair transplant clinics, as well as investments in wellness brands, alkaline water, and sports recovery products.
Furthermore, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner recently ventured into football club ownership. Through his investment firm, CR7 Sports Investments, he acquired a 25% stake in Spanish Segunda División club UD Almería.
His ownership in Almería promises to offer Ronaldo a strategic platform to remain deeply involved in football from an executive and investment perspective, complementing his vast global business portfolio after spending a quarter-century at the pinnacle of the sport.
