Ronaldo Spurred on By 1000 Goals Personal Ambition as Portugal Battle Wales Tonight
Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring after the World Cup but says he opted to extend his glittering career as he believes he can help Portugal to further success – and reach
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old football star, has revealed that reaching the milestone of 1,000 career goals has spurred him on to continue his playing career. After considering retirement following the World Cup, Ronaldo decided to extend his illustrious career, driven by his belief that he can contribute to Portugal's success and help him achieve this personal goal.
The 2026 World Cup was initially Ronaldo's intended final tournament, but he has been included in the Portuguese squad for their upcoming Nations League campaign against Wales, starting on Thursday night in Lisbon. Ronaldo expressed his thoughts on retirement, stating that he did consider it, but ultimately decided to remain active in international football.
He emphasized that his decision was influenced by discussions with his team's president and coach, who still believe he can provide support to the national team, not just through goals but also in other aspects of the game. Ronaldo has previously won the Nations League with Portugal twice and now aims to secure a third title, alongside his personal target of reaching 1,000 goals.
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