Soccer / Football · BBC Sport

Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000-goal target and Portugal glory

Published by BBC Sport on September 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET

Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.

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