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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to get into films when he hangs up his boots

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CRISTIANO RONALDO has made himself a household name thanks to his fancy footwork and good looks, but he wants to add movies to his repertoire.

The philanthropic footballer spoke of his plans for retirement and none of them include resting on his laurels.

Cristiano Ronaldo may swap the bright lights of the Bernabeu for the bright lights of Tinseltown
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Cristiano Ronaldo may swap the bright lights of the Bernabeu for the bright lights of TinseltownCredit: AMR ABDALLAH DALSH

Many footballers turn their hand to punditry or coaching, staying within the realms of football, but then again...Ronaldo isn't any ordinary footballer.

The Portuguese ace has already made a foray in modelling and dabbled in acting thanks to his many endorsements and campaigns.

But he is eyeing up making a name for himself in Hollywood when he retires, in an interview with he said:  "I know that when I retire I will have a good life. I do not say that because I have a lot of money, I say it because I will try new things.

"For example, I want to try making movies."

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Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Lionel Messi's record of five Ballon d'Or awardsCredit: AP:Associated Press


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Cristiano Ronaldo models his new range with his son, perhaps the two of them will both feature in the movies he plans to make when he retires from football
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Cristiano Ronaldo models his new range with his son, perhaps the two of them will both feature in the movies he plans to make when he retires from football.Credit: Splash News

The 32-year-old has had an illustrious career spanning 14 years and boasts five Ballon d'Or awards.

He is often regarded as the best footballer in the world.

While he is still finding the back of the net for top clubs he is not ready to hang up his boots, but this hasn't stopped him planning for his retirement.

Critics often note Ronaldo's acting skills when he dives, perhaps these could be put to good use in films
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Critics often note Ronaldo's acting skills when he dives, perhaps these could be put to good use in filmsCredit: AMR ABDALLAH DALSH

He said: "Now I'm focused on the field, I know the time will come when I'll have to leave it, but until then I want to enjoy the moment.

"Then I have my companies: my hotels, my gyms, my line with Nike. I want to learn the be a businessman."

Much like Vincent Kompany who has set himself up for a life, in business, after he retires by obtaining an MBA. 

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