Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, declares that he won’t retire from professional football until he scores the 1, 000th career goal.

In Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud on Saturday, the 40-year-old scored twice, bringing his total for both club and country goals to 956.

The forward, who signed for Al-Nassr in 2022, recently re-engaged with the Saudi Arabian club after turning 42.

“I want to keep going because my passion is great.” Whether I play in Europe or the Middle East, it doesn’t matter where I play. I always enjoy playing football, and I want to keep going.

You are aware of my objectives. You all are aware that I want to win trophies and reach the [1,000 goals] milestones I have. If there are no injuries, I’ll definitely reach the number.

Ronaldo stated in a recent interview with Piers Morgan that he would “soon” retire from the sport of football.

“I believe I’ll be prepared,” he said. Of course, it will be difficult. Ronaldo predicted that I would cry.

Al-Nassr, who are four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League table, have 13 goals in 14 appearances this year.

Al-Nassr has won only one trophy since his arrival, the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023, despite his 112 goals in 125 appearances.

Ronaldo is the only player to have scored 100 or more goals for four clubs: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassri, while also holing the record for Portugal (143) and Real Madrid (450).

His final international competition will be the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the striker claimed in November.