Anders Limpar Urges Cristiano Ronaldo to Retire Immediately From Football
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar has advised Cristiano Ronaldo to consider retirement after achieving the milestone of 1,000 goals, emphasizing that the Portuguese icon risks damaging his legacy by continuing his career.
Currently playing for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo continues to demonstrate that age is merely a number as he showcases his skills in Saudi Arabia.
With his contract at Al-Nassr set to run until 2027, he has not disclosed a specific retirement date, although he mentioned in a November 2025 interview with Piers Morgan that he would retire ‘soon.’
In a conversation with NewBettingSites.uk, Limpar acknowledged Ronaldo’s impressive longevity but recommended that the 41-year-old should retire instead of pursuing a move to Major League Soccer, a league that the Swede believes presents significant challenges.
“If MLS aims to grow into a more prominent league, it should seek to attract a star like Cristiano Ronaldo to the USA, but he is now 41 years old,” Limpar stated.
“He was sidelined for Portugal’s last two matches due to injury. With a World Cup on the horizon, I have great respect for players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who continue to perform at a high level despite their accomplishments; it is remarkable. However, surely Ronaldo should consider retiring now, after the World Cup?
“Why embark on another journey in MLS at 41? It is not an easy league to compete in. There are numerous talented players there. My message to Ronaldo is to please, for the sake of your legacy, achieve your 1,000 goals and then retire.
“No one can come close to matching what he has accomplished as a footballer. Come on. Don’t be obstinate. Just accept reality and retire.”
Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to the field last Friday, April 3, after recovering from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since February 28. He netted two goals in Al-Nassr’s commanding 5-2 victory over Al-Najma, bringing his career goal total to 967.