Ronaldo eyes 1,000-goal as Portugal begin new era
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on “the present“, refusing to set a date for his international retirement when he appeared before the press on Wednesday, on the eve of the Nations League match against Wales.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, having already scored 979 in all competitions. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who previously announced he would likely retire at the end of the current season, said he is focused on the present and is ready to step down from the national team when the staff wants it.
Ronaldo described the arrival of new coach Jorge Jesus as the beginning of a new era and confirmed that he will play for Portugal against Wales in their Nations League match, with the coach hoping Ronaldo scores goals in the match.
Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Ronaldo eyes 1,000-goal 'icing on the cake' as Portugal begin new era channelnewsasia.com
- I’ll leave Portugal team if I’m no longer wanted — Ronaldo punchng.com
