Cristiano Ronaldo has acknowledged that he may not reach his highly ambitious goal of scoring 1,000 career goals, a milestone he once publicly aspired to. At nearly 40, Ronaldo remains one of the most celebrated players in the world and still actively contributes both for Portugal and Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. However, he now admits he’s shifted his focus to “living in the moment” rather than setting distant goals.
Reflecting on his journey and achievements at an awards ceremony where he received Portugal’s prestigious Platinum Quinas award, Ronaldo stated, “If I reach 1,000 goals, that’s fine, but if I don’t, I’m already the player with the most goals in history.” He expressed a willingness to continue as long as he can remain fit and effective, hinting that retirement is no longer an abstract idea.
The Platinum Quinas award presented to Ronaldo by Fernando Gomes, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, recognizes his exceptional contributions over two decades. Ronaldo has been a steadfast representative of Portuguese football on the global stage, with Gomes lauding him as “an outstanding ambassador who feels the jersey and feels Portugal.”
With 216 caps and 133 goals for his country, Ronaldo has hinted at possibly extending his record-breaking career through to the 2026 World Cup. However, he recognizes that reaching this goal will depend on how his body holds up in the coming years.
