Are Messi and Ronaldo retiring?

But for the first time in 16 years, neither Messi nor Ronaldo will be at the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League. The consequence of this is that many will say their retirement has now come into view-it will be sooner rather than later.

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Is Ronaldo Thinking of retiring?

Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to retire from international football, insisting: “It’s not my time yet.” Ronaldo will turn 37 in February amid rumours surrounding his plans to continue with Portugal before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.