Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, after receiving the Best Middle East Player Award in Dubai, expressed his determination to keep playing until he reaches his 1,000th career goal. With 956 goals to his name for club and country, Ronaldo is the top scorer for Portugal with 143 goals and Real Madrid with 450. He holds the unique achievement of scoring over 100 goals for four different clubs: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo, currently excelling at Al Nassr, recently scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud, taking his tally to 12 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season. Despite his age, the 40-year-old remains highly motivated and passionate about the game, emphasizing his desire to continue playing regardless of the location, be it in the Middle East or Europe.
The prolific forward, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022, renewed his contract with the Saudi Arabian club last July for an additional two years. Ronaldo, with an impressive record of 112 goals in 125 appearances for Al-Nassr, aims to achieve his milestone of 1,000 career goals, provided he avoids injuries. He also hinted at retiring from football in the coming years, indicating that the upcoming World Cup might be his last international tournament.
In October, Ronaldo solidified his status as the leading goal-scorer in World Cup qualifying history, extending his record with 41 goals. His unwavering commitment to the sport and pursuit of excellence continue to inspire fans worldwide.
