Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo sets retirement date that will keep Lionel Messi rivalry running as all-time great informs Al-Nassr & Portugal of his plans | Goal.com India (2024)

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Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo sets retirement date that will keep Lionel Messi rivalry running as all-time great informs Al-Nassr

“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my team-mates, then I will stop,” Messi told the podcast Big Time, which was broadcast on Saudi Arabian TV this week.

Both have extraterrestrial numbers but Messi is better. Cristiano: 573 goals in 761 games = 0.75 goals per game. Messi: 552 goals in 637 games = 0.87 goals per game.

Cristiano Ronaldo has no intentions of retiring any time soon, saying in a recent interview that the body of work over his career motivates him to continue at the age of 39.

Cristiano Ronaldo set to play in 11th international tournament after 39-year-old makes Portugal's Euro 2024 squad. Cristiano Ronaldo has played more times for Portugal than anyone else.

Messi is the second highest-paid athlete in the world as of 2023, and has earned an estimated $1.15 billion in his career so far, according to Forbes. Messi owns a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, holds lucrative brand partnerships, and even owns a hotel chain.

54 million USD (2024)

Lionel Messi / Salary

Is Lionel Messi a Billionaire? After the end of the Barcelona contract, Lionel made a whopping amount of $1.3 billion USD which led to the rumor that Messi is a billionaire. But, Lionel Messi is not a billionaire considering his net worth in 2013 is $600 Million USD.

If we compare Messi and Ronaldo's average speed, we can see that Messi is more involved in the game. Messi has an average speed of 23 km/h and Ronaldo has an average speed of 22 km/h. They are close, but Messi has a slight edge.

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that one doesn't "have to hate Lionel Messi" but admitted that he is not friends with the Argentine superstar.

Why did Brazilian Ronaldo retire? ›

However, he continued to be plagued by a number of other, less significant, leg injuries during his tenure with the Corinthians as well as by a thyroid condition that made him gain weight, and he abruptly retired from the sport in February 2011.

The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.

Reports suggest that he is looking to play on until “early 2027” – taking him through another three seasons.

Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth European Championship after being named in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament in Germany.

Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated to be $500 million, making him one of the wealthiest athletes globally.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, to play for Portugal in his sixth UEFA Euro Championship. Portugal's 39-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his sixth UEFA Euro Championship and veteran defender Pepe also made the cut as coach Roberto Martinez named his 26-man squad on Tuesday.

A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi holds the records for most goals (474), hat-tricks (36), and assists in La Liga (192). He has the most international goals by a South American male (106). Messi has scored over 800 senior career goals for club and country, and the most goals for a single club (672).

Mateo is the second son of Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo. Mateo's talent shines on the field, he scored 5 goals dribbling past defenders with great ease, just like his father. The 8-year-old also decided to celebrate like Lionel Messi does.