Cristiano Ronaldo is being lined up for a shock new job as the end of his illustrious football career edges closer.
One of the greatest footballers of all time, the 41-year-old remains prolific with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia but may call time on his international career in the coming months after competing in his last World Cup finals.
Ronaldo scored three goals at the 2026 World Cup in North America but struggled to make his presence felt in several matches as Portugal were knocked out in the last 16 by eventual champions Spain.
Rumours are rife that Ronaldo may play his final game for Portugal against Wales in the UEFA Nations League on September 24.
That match will be played at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, home of Ronaldo’s boyhood club Sporting CP.
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While there are no suggestions that Ronaldo is planning on announcing his retirement from the sport in the near future, the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend appears to be thinking about life after football for the first time.
According to The Sun, Ronaldo is working on a project that will see him star in a major new drama series about football.
He’s reportedly the executive producer of the show about a fictional agent, played by British actor Damian Lewis, star of various major movies and television series including Homeland.
Filming has already started, with Lewis recently seen at Barnet FC’s stadium in north-west London.
Ronaldo will be joined on the show, called Day 1s, by former Arsenal and Barcelona superstar Thierry Henry.
Henry defended Ronaldo during the World Cup, insisting the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s legacy has not been affected by Portugal’s underwhelming 2026 World Cup campaign.
A TV insider told The Sun: “It’s likely to spark a bidding war between the streamers.
“The sheer calibre of figures behind it, not to mention the cast, means it’s a prestige project - albeit a surprising one for Ronaldo as he crosses into making dramas.”
Lewis, 55, will play the role of a top football agent called Stanley Dalton. Day 1s is based on a concept devised by real-life agent Darren Dein, another of the show’s executive producers who represents Henry in real life.
“After the World Cup, there’s a renewed international interest, particularly in the States, in British football,” the TV insider added. “It’s one that’s been growing for some time with shows like Ted Lasso.
“But this isn’t a sitcom. It’s definitely a drama, with some comedic elements, and has some serious names backing it.”
The show will be made by the newly-formed UR-Marv Studios, which Ronaldo runs alongside director Matthew Vaughn.