Cristiano Ronaldo hints that he will 'probably' retire at the end of this season as Al-Nassr superstar plans to 'enjoy what he's earned' after wedding to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he will likely call time on his three decades in football at the end of the season in an interview about his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez.

The 41-year-old married his long-term girlfriend at their home in Portugal on August 11 - the 10-year anniversary of their first meeting - and opened up on the private ceremony speaking to Vogue.

But Ronaldo also let slip a seismic career revelation as he shared that he planned to move on from football in the near future.

'This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,' Ronaldo said.

'I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.

'And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I've earned - what we've earned. Because after all it's been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.'

Cristiano Ronaldo shed light on his future plans in a bombshell Vogue interview on his wedding

Earlier this summer, Ronaldo appeared to wave farewell to World Cup football with Portugal's round-of-16 exit Stateside, but with his home country one of the hosts in 2030, a jaw-dropping final bow at the age of 45 could not have been ruled out entirely.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has enjoyed a career of rare longevity in elite sport after making his debut for Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon 24 years ago.

Stints in Manchester and the Spanish capital followed, and in his thirties, Ronaldo turned out in Serie A with Juventus before a second spell at United and his eventual move three years ago to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

In a twist of fate, Ronaldo's revelation comes just days after a similar veiled statement from his greatest rival and nearest contemporary, Lionel Messi.

The 39-year-old Argentina legend has been mourning the tragic passing of his father Jorge, 68 this month, and shared a poignant statement which seemed to hint at his unwillingness to continue playing.

'I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on,' Messi wrote in his tribute on social media. 'I only played football and now I have serious doubts that I'll continue doing that for much longer.

'You were by my side from the beginning, it was so close to the end. Why couldn't you hold on that little bit longer and we could have finished together?'

In a show of solidarity, Ronaldo was among those who replied to the post, writing: 'A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength.'