Ronaldo commits to Portugal future and pursues 1,000-goal target

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 12:39 · Archive

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal and aims to reach 1,000 career goals.

Ronaldo, aged 41, has decided to extend his international career with Portugal despite considering retirement after the World Cup. He is 21 goals short of his 1,000-goal milestone across club and country. The forward acknowledged critics attempting to undermine him but expressed determination to continue. New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus included Ronaldo in his squad for upcoming Nations League matches, including a fixture against Wales.

How it is being reported

• Cristiano Ronaldo explains decision to continue international career aged 41The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 42 in February but Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has that he will start the Nations League fixture against Wales on ThursdayIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 08:53
• Cristiano Ronaldo vows to carry on playing for Portugal and targets 1,000-goal landmarkCristiano Ronaldo has decided to keep playing for Portugal at the age of 41, despite suffering huge disappointment at the World Cup and facing increased criticism over his performancesMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 20:50
• Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he considered RETIRING from Portugal duty after the World Cup as he opens up on pursuit of 1,000 career goalsDespite the expectation that Ronaldo would retire from international football, the forward was named in new manager Jorge Jesus's first 25-man squad for their upcoming Nations League matches.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 20:29
• Ronaldo eyes scoring 1,000th goal for Portugal after considering international retirementCristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.Sky Sports · 23 Sept, 19:00
• Cristiano Ronaldo defiant over his Portugal future as he eyes 1,000 career goals landmarkCristiano Ronaldo is just 21 goals away from reaching 1,000 in his glittering careerIndependent Sport · 23 Sept, 17:38
• Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goalsPlayer reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after the World Cup, but confirmed he plans to play on for Portugal and hopes to reach 1,000 goals for club and country. Ronaldo, who is 21 goals shy of the milestone, accepted some critics are trying to “kill” him but is determined to carry on. Ronaldo, who has won 233 caps for his country, captained Portugal in the summer at the World Cup, where they exited to Spain in the last 16. Asked if he considered…The Guardian · 23 Sept, 17:02

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Portugal · Jorge Jesus · Wales · World Cup

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