Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to score 1,000 career goals before retiring and wants to help Portugal succeed with a new-look team during the remainder of his international career.
The Portugal forward has said he considered ending his career after the World Cup. He has now identified the 1,000-goal milestone as a major personal target before hanging up his boots.
Ronaldo also wants to contribute to Portugal’s progress as the national side develops with a refreshed squad. His ambitions therefore extend beyond his individual scoring record, with the forward seeking to help the team thrive during this next phase.
The comments indicate that Ronaldo has not yet settled on an immediate retirement. Instead, reaching the scoring landmark and supporting Portugal’s development remain key motivations as he considers how long to continue playing.
His eventual retirement will follow once he believes his remaining goals have been achieved, although no specific date for the end of his career has been given.
