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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Legend Considered Retirement After World Cup but Now Targeting 1,000th Goal and Nations League Triumph
- On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the Portugal Football Summit, dismissing critics and confirming he remains capable of contributing ahead of Thursday's Uefa Nations League fixture against Wales under new coach Jorge Jesus.
- Jorge Jesus replaced Roberto Martinez after Portugal's disappointing World Cup campaign ended against Spain, with players praising the coach's different atmosphere and approach.
- With 979 career goals—833 for clubs and 146 for Portugal—Ronaldo remains 21 shy of his 1,000-goal target, which he called "the icing on the cake."
- Dismissing media criticism, Ronaldo stated he lives in the moment regarding retirement, admitting it is possible this could be his last year while maintaining focus.
- Portugal faces Wales, Denmark, and Norway in the Uefa Nations League Group campaign, with Ronaldo confirming his dual ambition to score his 1,000th goal and win the tournament.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = 41-year-old striker Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) [is] aiming for his 1,000th career goal and the success of the Portuguese national team...
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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The striker confirmed his stay in the Portuguese combined after dismissing the doubts after the 2026 World Cup. In addition, he aspires to get another title and put him above his personal record.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Total News Sources95
Leaning Left5Leaning Right16Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Right
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Right
55% Right
L 17%
C 28%
R 55%
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