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Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?

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Sports·Soccer

Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?

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Jun 30, 2027
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Cristiano Ronaldo

$0 Vol.

50%

Lionel Messi

$0 Vol.

50%

Luka Modric

$0 Vol.

50%

Robert Lewandowski

$0 Vol.

50%

Thomas Muller

$0 Vol.

50%

Manuel Neuer

$0 Vol.

50%

Karim Benzema

$0 Vol.

50%

Angel Di Maria

$0 Vol.

50%

Edin Dzeko

$0 Vol.

50%

Luis Suarez

$0 Vol.

50%

Olivier Giroud

$0 Vol.

50%

James Rodriguez

$0 Vol.

50%

Marco Reus

$0 Vol.

50%

Ivan Perisic

$0 Vol.

50%

Wojciech Szczesny

$0 Vol.

50%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Veteran footballers approaching or exceeding typical retirement age face contract expirations, physical demands, and personal milestones that shape trader focus on outcomes before July 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has signaled that the 2026-27 season with Al Nassr likely marks the end of his career, citing a desire for family time and other pursuits after his Al Nassr deal concludes in June. Lionel Messi, 39, retired from Argentina duty post-2026 World Cup but remains under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, with recent family circumstances adding uncertainty to his club timeline. Luka Modric and other players in their late 30s or early 40s, alongside factors like recent form, injury history, and club decisions, influence positioning as markets weigh confirmed announcements against the potential for extended careers.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify.

The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement.

A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market.

The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 9, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Veteran footballers approaching or exceeding typical retirement age face contract expirations, physical demands, and personal milestones that shape trader focus on outcomes before July 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has signaled that the 2026-27 season with Al Nassr likely marks the end of his career, citing a desire for family time and other pursuits after his Al Nassr deal concludes in June. Lionel Messi, 39, retired from Argentina duty post-2026 World Cup but remains under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, with recent family circumstances adding uncertainty to his club timeline. Luka Modric and other players in their late 30s or early 40s, alongside factors like recent form, injury history, and club decisions, influence positioning as markets weigh confirmed announcements against the potential for extended careers.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify.

The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement.

A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market.

The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 9, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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"Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Cristiano Ronaldo" at 50%, followed by "Lionel Messi" at 50%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Sep 9, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?" is "Cristiano Ronaldo" at 50%, meaning the market assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Lionel Messi" at 50%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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