Cristiano Ronaldo subtly admits that he cannot reach a thousand goals with a cryptic message

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  • Portugal’s top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has subtly admitted he may not be able to reach his ambitious 1,000-goal milestone
  • The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who will turn 40 in February 2025, currently has 908 goals
  • He recently received a special award for his exceptional efforts for his national team

Christiano Ronaldo recently reflected on his ambitious pursuit of 1,000 career goals, suggesting the milestone may remain elusive as he embarks on the final leg of his iconic journey.

The Portuguese star, known for his relentless pursuit of records, approached the subject with a rare concession ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League matches against Poland and Croatia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his ambition to score a thousand goals may not become a reality, but insists he is the greatest goalscorer in the history of the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his ambition to score a thousand goals may not become a reality. Photo credit: @selecaoportugal/X and Yasser Bakhsh/Getty.
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At the age of 39, with a career spanning more than two decades and approaching his 40th birthday in February 2025, Ronaldo is aware that retirement is closer than ever.

But while other players may have retired at this age, Cristiano continues to thrive in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr and the Portuguese national team.

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Ronaldo scores 1000 goals

Looking back to the future, he acknowledged that he must take things day by day as he assesses his body’s response to his body’s demands. the game.

“I’m looking forward to the reaction my legs will give me in the coming years,” he said The Nassr zone.

“If we score a thousand goals, that’s good, but if we don’t, I’m already the player who has scored the most goals in history.”

Ronaldo receives a special award

Bolavip reports that as Ronaldo prepares for this Nations League doubleheader, his remarkable contributions to Portugal have not gone unnoticed.

He was recently honored at the Quinas de Ouro gala with the prestigious Quinas de Platino Trophy, an award recognizing his extraordinary commitment to his national team, where he has racked up more than 200 caps.

With this honor, Portugal recognized his impact as an ambassador for the nation and as a symbol of dedication and excellence in football.

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Solkjaer admits re-signing Ronaldo was a mistake

Meanwhile, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar’s return to the club was a misstep.

Solskjaer said a member of his coaching staff raised concerns about the transfer at the time.

Ronaldo returned to United in 2021 but then-assistant coach Kieran McKenna reportedly had reservations about the move.

Ronaldo’s new way of dealing with ‘Messi’ taunts

Still, on Ronaldo-related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that during the Riyadh Derby on November 1, the fans tried to provoke him by chanting ‘Messi’.

However, the 39-year-old star appeared unfazed and showed a mature response and calm demeanor amid the hostile gestures.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: YEN.com.gh