Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he may no longer score 1000 goals feat, saying “I can’t think long term anymore.”
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Ronaldo “can’t think long term” in terms of scoring 1000 goals
Ronaldo, who will turn 40 on Feb. 5, is the top scorer in the history of football with 908 goals.
The superstar forward recently received the Quinas de Platina trophy, the highest award given by Portugal’s Football Federation (FPF) to players.
Ronaldo said he starting to acknowledge the reality that time might not be on his side.
“I now face my life living in the moment. I can’t think long term anymore,” Ronaldo said.
He added: “I can no longer think about what I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals. But it seems that everything is easy now, just last month I reached 900. It’s about living in the moment, enjoying the moment, seeing the response that my legs will give me in the next few years. One thousand goals is great, but if it doesn’t come, I’m already the player in history with the most goals.”
Dream realized for Portugal
Ronaldo’s contract with the Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr expires in June 2025.
Regarding his international career, Ronaldo has not confirmed whether he will continue playing through the 2026 World Cup.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner played in a record sixth European Championship with Portugal this summer.
He has scored 133 goals across 216 appearances for Portugal since making his debut in 2003.
“When I joined to the national team at 18 years old, my dream was to get my first international cap,” the Portugal captain said. “Then I reached 25, then I reached 50 that is a milestone that all players see as something important. Then I said to myself ‘why not 100?’ Then you start to think why not 150? 200? For me it’s a great feeling.
“Even after winning so many trophies, there’s nothing better than playing for the national team. This goes by quickly. That’s why I’m disappointed with some players who don’t want to represent Portugal.”
