Ronaldo aims for Nations League title and 1000th career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo will also be on the pitch for Portugal in the upcoming matches and has clearly set his goal to win the Nations League and score his 1,000th career goal. The 41‑year‑old superstar currently has 979 goals for club and national teams and speaks before the match against Wales.

Two goals before the Wales match

At a press conference before the first Nations League match of the "Seleção" against Wales on Thursday at 20.45 h () Ronaldo said: "I have two goals: to score my 1,000th goal and to win the Nations League with Portugal." He emphasized that he firmly believes he can achieve both objectives.

When asked about a possible retirement, he replied that he did not know and wished to know the answer. "It is very possible that this is my last year," he added, referring to having learned only a few years ago to live in the here and now.

The striker, who has been playing for the Saudi club Al‑Nassr since 2023, is close to the round thousand with 979 goals. "I know I will achieve it, but it is not an obsession. One should simply enjoy it," Ronaldo said, emphasizing that reaching the milestone is a desire, not a pressure.

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Critics and his message

He has a clear message for his critics: "They tried to kill me – with a gun. But I can dodge them. I'm used to it." He stressed that the rejection of some people cannot affect him.

Ronaldo further emphasized that he wants to support the national team not only with goals but also off the pitch. If he feels he can no longer give anything to the team, he would be the first to leave: "I will pack my suitcase and go."

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In conclusion, he stated that he is satisfied with himself and that it does not matter to him whether he plays tomorrow or takes a break – the most important thing is that he feels good.