Overview
- Speaking in Dubai after winning Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo restated his aim to reach 1,000 career goals.
- A weekend brace for Al-Nassr took his official tally reported by multiple outlets to 956 goals for club and country, including a men’s record 143 for Portugal.
- He emphasized he remains motivated at age 40 and is open to playing in Saudi Arabia or returning to Europe to continue the chase.
- Ronaldo is contracted to Al-Nassr until 2027 and has scored 112 goals in 125 appearances for the club since joining in 2022.
- He has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his final international tournament and said only injuries could prevent him from reaching the milestone.