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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Legend Considered Retirement After World Cup but Now Targeting 1,000th Goal and Nations League Triumph
- On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the Portugal Football Summit, dismissing critics and confirming he remains capable of contributing ahead of Thursday's Uefa Nations League fixture against Wales under new coach Jorge Jesus.
- Jorge Jesus replaced Roberto Martinez after Portugal's disappointing World Cup campaign ended against Spain, with players praising the coach's different atmosphere and approach.
- With 979 career goals—833 for clubs and 146 for Portugal—Ronaldo remains 21 shy of his 1,000-goal target, which he called "the icing on the cake."
- Dismissing media criticism, Ronaldo stated he lives in the moment regarding retirement, admitting it is possible this could be his last year while maintaining focus.
- Portugal faces Wales, Denmark, and Norway in the Uefa Nations League Group campaign, with Ronaldo confirming his dual ambition to score his 1,000th goal and win the tournament.
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"I know I'm going to make it." Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues to show himself determined and confidently looks at his last big goals. He has a message for his critics.
The best scorer in the history of Portuguese selection advanced at a press conference this Wednesday, on the eve of challenging Wales in the League of Nations.
·Paris, France
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The Independent (US)Ronaldo defiant over his Portugal future as he eyes 1,000 career goals landmark
Cristiano Ronaldo is just 21 goals away from reaching 1,000 in his glittering career
·London, United Kingdom
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