Cristiano Ronaldo enters television production with new drama series 'Day 1s'

Cristiano Ronaldo (Pic: AFP)

Former Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has embarked on a new career chapter by stepping into television drama with a brand-new series.

Ronaldo, who recently retired from international football while continuing to feature regularly for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, shared the news on his official Instagram account alongside acclaimed British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn: "Great news, production has just begun on my first TV series 'Day 1s', more coming soon."

According to Deadline, as cited by Goal.com, the football star is co-producing the project with Vaughn. Centred heavily around football, the plot follows British agent Stanley Dalton, portrayed by Damian Lewis.

Reports indicate that Arsenal and France icon Thierry Henry will appear in the series alongside Ronaldo and British rapper Dave, renowned for his 2019 debut album 'Psychodrama'. Musicians Burna Boy, James Blake, and Central Cee are also set to feature in the premiere episode. Filming commenced in London in recent months, though an official release date remains unannounced.

Reflecting on Ronaldo's record-breaking international career

Currently standing on 985 career goals, the 41-year-old announced his international retirement with 146 goals across 234 appearances for Portugal, setting all-time men's records for both caps and strikes. Debuting as a substitute against Kazakhstan on August 20, 2003, his national team tenure ended on September 24, 2026.

Ronaldo netted 11 goals in 27 World Cup appearances to become Portugal's all-time top scorer at the tournament, and he remains the sole player to score across six men's World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026). His 14 European Championship finals goals and combined tally of 25 goals across Euros and World Cups also stand as men's records.

Across his international career, he scored against 49 nations, most frequently Luxembourg (11) and Hungary (nine), while recording 10 hat-tricks, two four-goal hauls, 22 penalties, and 124 competitive goals excluding friendlies. Despite several frustrating tournament exits, he delivered Portugal's landmark Euro 2016 triumph in France, followed by UEFA Nations League crowns in 2019 and 2025.

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in a war of words with coach Jorge Jesus before flying back home from Portugal's camp last month.

(With inputs from agencies)