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Ronaldo Targets 1,000 Goals Before Final World Cup

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-23 21:53 UTC
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Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal, targeting 1,000 goals and a third Nations League title despite past thoughts of quitting.

  • Guardian Football reports that Ronaldo admitted he considered quitting international football after the World Cup but remains committed to chasing his 1,000th goal. He also joked that critics have tried to kill him with a shotgun, while manager Jorge Jesus confirmed the 41-year-old will start against Wales.

    Source: Guardian Football

  • Cristiano Ronaldo extends his career to chase a 1,000th goal and a third Nations League title for Portugal.

    Source: BBC Sport
Based on reporting by BBC Sport and Guardian Football, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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