“Face reality and retire,” Anders Limpar told Cristiano Ronaldo.

The future of Cristiano Ronaldo continues to fuel the debate. This time, it’s Anders Limpar who has spoken up, inviting the Portuguese star to consider retirement once the symbolic milestone of 1,000 goals is reached. Currently under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, Ronaldo continues his journey in Saudi Arabia, displaying remarkable longevity. At 41, the forward continues to perform at the highest level, keeping the retirement date vague, even though he had told Piers Morgan in November 2025 that he would hang up “soon.”

In an interview with NewBettingSites.uk, Limpar praised the exceptional career of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, while saying that departing at the top would be preferable to a possible stint in Major League Soccer: “If MLS aims to become a bigger league, it should look to attract a star like Cristiano Ronaldo to the United States, but he is now 41.“

The former Arsenal FC player also spoke about the World Cup approach: “He missed Portugal’s last two matches due to an injury. As the World Cup approaches, I have immense respect for players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who continue to perform at an exceptional level despite their many successes; it’s remarkable. However, shouldn’t Ronaldo consider retirement after the World Cup?“

Before delivering a blunt message: “Why embark on a new MLS adventure at 41? It’s not an easy league. There are so many talented players. My message to Ronaldo is the following: for posterity, reach your 1,000th goal and retire afterward.” And to conclude: “No one can match what he has accomplished as a footballer. Come on! Don’t be stubborn. Accept reality and retire.” Returning from injury in early April, Cristiano Ronaldo immediately answered on the pitch by scoring a brace in Al-Nassr’s comfortable 5-2 victory over Al-Najma, bringing his career total to 967 goals.