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Cristiano Ronaldo retires at 41 as LeBron James' comments on walking away resurface

Cristiano Ronaldo retires at 41 as LeBron James' comments on walking away resurface
World Sports · 13:51:07 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from professional football at the age of 41, according to reports published on November 5, 2026. The news coincides with renewed attention on comments made by NBA star LeBron James about knowing when to walk away from sport.

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