Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer, has disclosed his intention to retire from the sport "soon." In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo attributed his decision to his growing family commitments and his impending marriage to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez.
Ronaldo, who has had an illustrious 23-year career, has been preparing for life after football for over a decade. Despite still being an integral part of his Saudi Arabian club side Al-Nassr, the 40-year-old forward has expressed his desire to hang up his boots and focus on his family.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner revealed that his daughters played a significant role in his decision to propose to Georgina, who is the mother of his children. Ronaldo stated that his daughters encouraged him to finally pop the question, and he decided to do so with a ring featuring a massive diamond.
Ronaldo's retirement comes as a surprise to many, given his exceptional fitness and continued success on the pitch. However, the footballer has emphasized that he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and being more present in their lives.
The loss of the thrill from playing in front of packed stadiums and the adrenaline rush of scoring goals will be difficult for Ronaldo to adjust to, but he has accepted that "everything has a beginning and everything has an end." The footballer is eager to start this new chapter in his life and is grateful for the opportunities he has had throughout his career.
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