Cristiano Ronaldo Obsessed With 1000-Goal Milestone? Portugal Legend Breaks Silence Ahead Of Nations League 2026-27
With the 2026-27 edition of the Nations League on the horizon, veteran Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on achieving the milestone of 1000 goals but insisted he is not obsessed about it. The 41-year-old has also asserted that he still has a lot to offer to his country as new coach Jorge Jesus gears up for his first game as Portugal’s coach.
“I’ve already admitted that I want to get there” – Cristiano Ronaldo on 1000 career goals
Jesus replaced Roberto Martinez after Portugal’s disappointing World Cup campaign ended in the round of 16 against eventual champions Spain.
Ronaldo, now on 979 career goals — 833 for clubs and 146 for Portugal — is 21 short of the 1,000-goal landmark he has openly targeted. Asked whether winning the Nations League or reaching four figures mattered more, he grinned and chose both.
Ronaldo said reaching 1,000 in Portugal colours would be “the icing on the cake”.
Ronaldo insisted, however, that he was not consumed by the chase.
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Ronaldo acknowledged he had considered his international future after Portugal’s World Cup exit, but said talks with the Portuguese FA and Jesus convinced him to continue.
Pressed on retirement, Ronaldo refused to draw a clear line under his career.
Ronaldo may be 21 goals from four figures and perhaps closer to the exit than he cares to admit, but for now he remains exactly where he likes to be: in Portugal’s shirt, in front of the cameras, and dodging bullets with a smile.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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