Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy with the thousand mark: “I can no longer think in the long term”

The leading scorer in football history, Cristiano Ronaldohe recognized that the possibility of reaching a thousand goals in his career is increasingly remote; Despite his inherent desire, the Portuguese star has admitted that age and the demands of professional football prevent him from maintaining a long-term vision.

CR7 and the potential for a thousand goals

“Now I approach my life by living in the moment. I can’t think long term anymore.” he announced Ronaldowho recently received the prestigious Quinas de Platina award from the Portuguese Football Federation; The Portuguese footballer is still one of the best footballers in the world, he recognizes that his body is no longer the same and that it is necessary to adapt to new conditions.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr fights for the ball during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on November 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

The ability to reach a thousand goals, a figure that seemed unattainable a few years ago, has become more visible thanks to his prolific career; However, ROnaldo made it clear that he is not happy with this brand and that his main goal is to enjoy today, “A thousand goals is very good, but if they don’t come, I will be the player in history with the most goals,” he said.

Beyond the numbers and records, Ronaldo expressed his deep love for football and his commitment to the Portuguese National Team, “Even after winning so many awards, there is nothing better than being playing with the National Team,” said the Portuguese captain. Ronaldo has represented Portugal in six European Championships, a historic record, and has scored 133 goals in 216 games.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on November 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Uncertainty over his future in sport hangs over the Portuguese star, with a contract that expires in June 2025, Ronaldo has not announced whether he will continue to play beyond the end that day; However, his interest in football shows that he still has a lot to offer.