5 things Cristiano Ronaldo could do post-retirement

#4 Go into acting

Ronaldo could follow David Beckham into the world of acting

This one is out of the left field for sure, but go with me for a second. Essentially, the only former footballer to really succeed in the world of acting is Vinnie Jones, and you could easily make an argument that his acting skills are probably better than the skills he showed on the pitch! But plenty of others have tried, whether it’s been for cameo spots or genuine roles, and while they haven’t been as successful as Jones, why couldn’t Ronaldo go for it?

Eric Cantona, for instance, made a surprising move into the world of acting in 1998, playing the role of a French ambassador in Elizabeth. He even went on to direct a short film in 2002. David Beckham recently made his proper acting debut in this year’s blockbuster King Arthur: Legend of the Sword despite being well-known for his wooden tendencies. Ronaldo meanwhile has already made his big screen debut, albeit in a cameo role as himself in the Goal! series.

Granted, Ronaldo would perhaps struggle in a role in an English-speaking film, as it’s his second language, but there’s no reason to suggest he couldn’t take on small roles in Portuguese-speaking films. After all, his acting skills on the pitch have often proven to be legendary, and few players in the game have been able to perfect the art of simulation and feigning injury, as well as wildly haranguing the referee quite like CR7. It seems like the perfect idea for him!