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Ronaldo Reaffirms 1,000-Goal Quest, Opens Door to Europe After Latest Brace

His pursuit now hinges on staying injury-free as he maps the final stage of his career.

Overview

  • Ronaldo’s career tally is 956 after scoring twice in Al‑Nassr’s 3-0 win on Saturday, leaving him 44 goals short of 1,000.
  • Speaking in Dubai after being named Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards, he said he will reach 1,000 goals "for sure" if he avoids injuries.
  • He stated that the playing location does not matter and he no longer rules out Europe, softening his 2023 stance that a return was “completely closed.”
  • The 40-year-old remains under contract with Al‑Nassr through 2027 and continues to feature regularly and score in the Saudi Pro League.
  • He is set to lead Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, which he has indicated will be his final international tournament.