Winning the Nations League or Scoring 1000 Goals? Cristiano Ronaldo Sheds Light on His Priority Ahead of Portugal v Wales Clash
- 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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The best scorer in the history of Portuguese selection advanced at a press conference this Wednesday, on the eve of challenging Wales in the League of Nations.
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The Independent (US)Ronaldo defiant over his Portugal future as he eyes 1,000 career goals landmark
Cristiano Ronaldo is just 21 goals away from reaching 1,000 in his glittering career
Cristiano Ronaldo Eyes 1000-Goal Milestone With Portugal, Calls It ‘Cherry on Top’ | ⚽ LatestLY
Cristiano Ronaldo, with 979 career goals, is just 21 away from an unprecedented 1,000, expressing his ambition to reach the milestone while winning the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. The 41-year-old superstar leads his national team against Wales and kicking off their 2026/27 Nations League campaign. ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo Eyes 1000-Goal Milestone With Portugal, Calls It ‘Cherry on Top’.
Lisbon, 23 Sep (EFE).- «I want to reach and I am going to reach» the 1,000 goals, said Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, who also hopes to reach this mark while playing with the Portuguese team. «I have already admitted that I want to arrive and that I am going to arrive. But it is not an obsession, I never do things by obsession. [...] The Christian entry and the 1,000 goals: «I want to arrive and I am going to arrive» was first published in Hola…
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