'I'll miss the adrenaline': Ronaldo begins to come to terms with retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo is aware that the end of his career as a footballer is coming but the 39-year-old is trying to postpone his retirement as long as possible to continue enjoying his profession.

"What I will miss most is the adrenaline of being in the stadium and the nerves. Elsewhere, I have it well under control and good business. But the adrenaline of football is never going to be there again," he said on his YouTube channel while talking to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.

"That's why I'm still in football a bit longer. You know age doesn't forgive you going on, but I extend my longevity and I look after myself because I know that, in two or three more years, I can still produce good things."

He also spoke about his son and his professional future: "I have given him the map as an example. In this generation, it's hard to tell him something and have him do it. It's really difficult. They see me at home, at training and in the game.

"My son wants to be a footballer, but I don't put pressure on him, just a little bit. He already has the pressure of being Cristiano's son, but I hope in the future he can be a professional player," he added.