At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo He remains one of the biggest names in world football, scoring goals in both Saudi Arabia with the Al Nassr as in the selection of Portugal.
With 901 goals to his name, the legendary striker is not only still active, but has also revealed that his goal is to reach 1,000 goals before hanging up his boots. However, what is more surprising is that years ago, Animal had very different plans.
Recently, the former footballer and Ronaldo’s teammate in the Portuguese national team, Little backmade a revelation that left many stunned.
As he commented in an interview with A Bola, Cristiano Ronaldo He had confessed to him that he planned to retire at the age of 30. “I remember that in 2003, in a friendly against Kazakhstan, he told me that he wanted to quit football at the age of 30,” he said. Little coast.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s compelling reason
Cristiano Ronaldowho at that time was just beginning to forge his career, told him that he had intentions of “doing something different” after reaching that age. However, the story took a completely opposite direction and the Portuguese star continues to surprise the world two decades later.
Despite having crossed the 30-year barrier almost a decade ago, Ronaldo He remains a key player in the teams where he plays.
The decision to join the league of Saudi Arabia, with the Al Nassr, was seen by many as a possible downfall in his career. However, far from dropping his level, the Portuguese striker has shown that he is still a threat on the pitch.
Little back He also recognized the ability of Cristiano to stay current: “More than twenty years have passed and he continues to play hard and well.”
Although he is not the same explosive player as his early years, his presence on the court remains crucial, whether as a starter or coming off the bench.
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Cristiano Ronaldo dreams of scoring a thousand goals
The recent achievement of reaching 900 goals is further proof of the hunger of Cristiano Ronaldo for excellence.
In one of his most recent interviews, the Portuguese expressed his desire to reach a thousand goals, a goal that would keep him in professional football for a few more years.
“If my body allows it and I don’t suffer any injuries, I want to be the first to reach a thousand goals,” he said.
With such a long career, Ronaldo He has broken many records and continues to set new ones. However, he himself emphasizes that records are not his main objective.
“Records come naturally. I don’t break records. Records haunt me.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, a mark on football
Beyond the numbers and records, Cristiano has left an indelible mark on football. He was a key player in the conquest of the Euro 2016 con Portugalan achievement that, in his own words, marked his career.
“After what we did at the Euros, we had to leave a good mark and that’s what we did.”
The legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo is not limited to his goalscoring ability. His work ethic, discipline and winning mentality have served as an inspiration for generations of footballers.
His continued presence in the elite of football at an age when many players have already retired speaks to his commitment to the sport and his desire to continue competing at the highest level.
Despite having considered retiring early at the age of 30, today, at 39, he continues to score goals and set new goals, such as reaching one thousand goals in his career.
