Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential final season: Which trophies could he win with Al Nassr and Portugal?

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped one of many greatest bombshells in current soccer historical past, signaling that the 2026-27 marketing campaign could possibly be his remaining season as knowledgeable participant. With the brand new season getting underway, the Portuguese famous person can be seeking to make his potential final 12 months depend by securing as a lot silverware as potential with Al Nassr and the Portugal nationwide workforce.

In an interview with Vogue journal launched on Sunday, Ronaldo provided a direct replace concerning his enjoying future: “That is most likely my final 12 months of soccer, and I wish to go away a spectacular legacy. I’ve my future all mapped out. I’ve so many issues to maintain me busy that to inform you only one factor is difficult. As a result of soccer may go away an enormous gap, it’s a must to fill your time in numerous methods, not only one.“

The legendary ahead additionally famous that he needs to “have extra enjoyable, journey extra, watch and play padel,” and benefit from the rewards of his legendary profession. Within the meantime, this remaining lap presents one final alternative to increase his trophy assortment earlier than he decides to formally cling up his boots.

Ronaldo to hunt Al Nassr success

After ending their trophy drought final season, Al Nassr are set to make one other main push for the Saudi Professional League title. Ronaldo captured the crown underneath former supervisor Jorge Jesus, marking Al Nassr’s first league championship since 2019, and with new supervisor Ange Postecoglou now in cost, the home title stands as one of many premier targets on the calendar main as much as the ultimate matchday on Could 29, 2027.

One other trophy Al Nassr can be chasing is the King’s Cup, Saudi Arabia’s premier home cup match. Ronaldo’s facet will face Al Draih within the spherical of 32 on Tuesday, August 18, and whereas his participation stays unconfirmed, followers hope the Portuguese icon returns to the pitch to assist safe passage to the subsequent spherical forward of the Could 2027 remaining.

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Due to their robust home efficiency final season, Al Nassr have additionally certified for the 2026-27 Saudi Tremendous Cup, with the semifinals and remaining scheduled to happen from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Ronaldo’s membership will compete alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood for the title, a match Ronaldo has featured in 4 occasions beforehand, struggling two semifinal eliminations and two remaining defeats.

Lastly, Al Nassr’s final crowning goal for the 2026-27 marketing campaign is the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier membership competitors. Ronaldo’s facet missed out on the highest continental match final 12 months, however after ending atop the SPL desk, successful an inaugural Asian continental title stays the defining purpose for Al Nassr, whose greatest historic end was a runner-up efficiency in 1996.

Ronaldo and the prospect for another title with Portugal

Regardless of producing generations of legendary expertise like Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta, Portugal captured their first senior worldwide trophies in the course of the Cristiano Ronaldo period, elevating their general depend to a few. Whereas Ronaldo would miss the 2028 European Championship within the UK and Eire if he retires on the finish of the season, he nonetheless has a possibility to raise one remaining trophy with the Selecao.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal are set to compete within the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Drawn into Group A in League A, the Selecao will play three house and three away matches towards Denmark, Norway, and Wales.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Pictures)

Throughout an prolonged worldwide window spanning late September and early October, Portugal will host Wales on September 24 earlier than touring to face Norway on September 27 and Denmark on October 1, culminating in a house rematch towards Norway on October 4. The group stage will conclude in November, with Portugal internet hosting Denmark on November 14 and visiting Wales on November 17.

A top-two end within the group will safe Portugal a spot within the quarterfinals in March 2027, with the Remaining 4 semifinals scheduled for June 9 and the ultimate on June 13. Having already gained the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, Ronaldo will goal to defend the title in what could possibly be his remaining match look for Portugal.