Ronaldo targets 1,000 goals and Nations League win with Portugal
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Neutral summary
Ahead of Portugal’s Nations League Group Stage opener against Wales on 24 September in Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo held a press conference addressing his future with the national team. The 41-year-old forward, whose continued presence in the squad has drawn criticism after Portugal’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup, declined to set a retirement date. “I’m no longer at an age where I think about the future. For me, the present is the most important thing,” he said, adding that he would leave the team if he felt he could no longer contribute. Ronaldo confirmed his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals—he currently has 979—and to win the Nations League, calling both his objectives. Responding to critics, he said, “Some try to kill me, but I can dodge even a bullet,” a remark quoted by RMC Sport and La Nación. He also stated he is ready to come off the bench and joked about possibly retiring in ten years, according to Kicker. The match against Wales marked the debut of new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, who previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, as Metropoles noted. Some outlets, including RMC Sport, questioned whether Ronaldo’s continued international career could hurt the team, but he insists he can still be useful.
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Outlets: 30. Countries: 17. Facts in the shared core: 5.
Publication timeline
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Ronaldo eyes 1,000-goal 'icing on the cake' as Portugal begin new era
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Terra (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo revela planos antes do adeus: 'Alcançar 1000 gols e ganhar a Liga das Nações'. Cristiano Ronaldo evita falar em fim da carreira, mesmo com a aposentadoria próxima. Aos 41 ...
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo explains decision to continue international career aged 41
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Cristiano 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
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Terra (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo manda recado para Jorge Jesus na seleção de Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo conversou com a imprensa nesta quarta-feira, 23. O jogador de 41 anos está com ...
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why he decided against international retirement after World Cup
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo diz que deixará seleção quando sentir que não rende mais. Cristiano Ronaldo também afirmou que ainda definiu uma data para se aposentar, embora reconheça que o momento esteja próximo
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Le Parisien (outlet profile)
« Ce serait la cerise sur le gâteau » : cet incroyable objectif qui donne encore envie à Cristiano Ronaldo de jouer pour le Portugal
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo. Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Ronaldo eyes scoring 1,000th goal for Portugal after considering international retirement. Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal car…
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RMC Sport (outlet profile)
Portugal: "Certains médias essaient de me tuer, j'esquive la balle", Cristiano Ronaldo toujours motivé en sélection. En conférence de presse avant la rencontre face au Pays de Galles, Cristiano Ronaldo a affirmé que cet…
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www.rbc.ru (outlet profile)
Роналду объяснил, почему не завершил карьеру в сборной после ЧМ-2026. 41-летний футболист уверен, что все еще может помочь национальной команде. По словам Роналду, он готов выходить на замену. Он также выразил увереннос…
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
Роналду заявил, что стремится к достижению отметки в 1 000 голов. Сейчас на счету португальца 979 забитых мячей
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RMC Sport (outlet profile)
Portugal: “Certains médias essaient de me tuer mais j'esquive la balle”, répond Critiano Ronaldo. En conférence de presse avant la rencontre face au Pays de Galles, Cristiano Ronaldo a affirmé que cette saison pourrait…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Koffer noch nicht gepackt: Cristiano Ronaldo und seine zwei Ziele. Cristiano Ronaldo ist längst im Spätherbst seiner Karriere angekommen. Ans Aufhören denkt die portugiesische Legende dennoch nicht, denn er hat kurzfris…
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El Nacional (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo no vislumbra un retiro de su selección a corto plazo. A sus 41 años, el astro lusitano prefiere evitar proyecciones a largo plazo, concentrando sus esfuerzos en el rendimiento inmediato sobre el terren…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
'They've tried to kill me' - Cristiano Ronaldo comes out fighting before Wales start. The 41-year-old legend starts against Wales and is not ready to retire despite facing criticism back home
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УНИАН (outlet profile)
"Я человек, который много думает": Роналду признался, продолжит ли выступать в футболке сборной. Футболист ответил критикам, которые считают, что ему уже не место в сборной Португалии.
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo Says He Can Still Score for Portugal Though Knows Critics Want Him Out of Team
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El Colombiano (outlet profile)
“Sería la cereza del pastel”: Cristiano Ronaldo busca un gran hito con Portugal y dice que aún no se retirará de la Selección. Cristiano Ronaldo aseguró este miércoles estar concentrado solo en el presente y rechazó hac…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo evita falar em aposentadoria e mira mil gols. Cristiano Ronaldo afirmou nesta quarta-feira (23) que está concentrado apenas no presente e evitou fazer previsões sobre quando se aposentará da seleção de…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
El doble desafío de Cristiano Ronaldo en su nueva era con Portugal: a los 41 años quiere ganar la Nations League y alcanzar los 1.000 goles. El delantero ratificó su permanencia en el combinado portugués tras desestimar…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo evita falar em aposentadoria e mira mil gols
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Terra (outlet profile)
"Posso sair hoje": Cristiano Ronaldo fala do futuro por Portugal e relação com Jorge Jesus. Portugal inicia uma nova fase sob o comando de Jorge Jesus, que assumiu a seleção após a saída ...
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Malay Mail (outlet profile)
Ronaldo refuses to set Portugal retirement date, eyes 1,000 career goals. LISBON, Sept 24 — Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on “the present”, refusing to set a date for hi...
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Portugal v Wales TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details tonight. Everything you need to know about the upcoming UEFA Nations League opener on Thursday night
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Is Portugal v Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash. Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations League fixture
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
Роналду нацелен на 1000 голов в карьере. Нападающий сборной Португалии по футболу Криштиану Роналду рассчитывает добиться отметки в 1000 голов за карьеру и вновь в составе национальной команды выиграть Лигу наций УЕФА."…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
"Wenn ich in zehn Jahren zurücktrete": Da muss Cristiano Ronaldo selber lachen. Cristiano Ronaldo fühlt sich noch fit genug und wird weiter für Portugal auflaufen. Der 41-Jährige war auf der Pressekonferenz glänzend auf…
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The Citizen (outlet profile)
Ronaldo focusing on ‘present’ ahead of Wales test. "I'm no longer at an age where I think about the future," said Ronaldo.
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Lenta.ru (outlet profile)
Роналду объяснил нежелание завершать карьеру в сборной после чемпионата мира-2026
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ANSA Sport (outlet profile)
Ronaldo, "ho pensato di ritirarmi dopo il Mondiale". "Ma posso ancora essere utile al Portogallo, e c'é il traguardo dei 1.000 gol"
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Com CR7 titular, saiba onde assistir a Portugal x Gales pela Nations. Jorge Jesus faz estreia como treinador de Portugal nesta quinta-feira (24/9); técnico também comandou Cristiano Ronaldo no Al-Nassr
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RMC Sport (outlet profile)
Tacle à la presse, conflit d’intérêts avec Jorge Jesus, course au record… Cristiano Ronaldo est-il en train de gâcher la fin de son aventure avec le Portugal?. Le Portugal affronte le pays de Galles ce jeudi à Lisbonne…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Wales fans bring famous Lisbon street to a standstill in epic moment. Wales fans are out in force for tonight's Nations League clash with Portugal
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo: “Algunos intentan matarme, pero puedo esquivar hasta la bala de una escopeta”. El delantero empieza otro ciclo en la selección, que este jueves enfrentará a Gales por la Nations League; el objetivo de…
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El Comercio (Perú) (outlet profile)
ESPN gratis: cómo ver Portugal vs. Gales hoy con Cristiano Ronaldo por la UEFA Nations League. Transmisión oficial ESPN EN VIVO ONLINE: ver transmisión del partido de Portugal vs. Gales por la primera fecha de la UEFA N…
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The Portugal News (outlet profile)
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to reach 1000 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo said he does not know when he will end his career and confessed that his biggest goal is to reach 1000 goals.
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TechRadar (outlet profile)
How to watch Portugal vs Wales live streams.. Here's how you can watch Portugal vs Wales for free from anywhere in the Nations League with full TV channels, kick-off times and broadcast details included.
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League. Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.
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El Comercio (Perú) (outlet profile)
¿Qué canales transmiten Portugal vs. Gales y a qué hora inicia el partido por la UEFA Nations League?. Consulta los canales de TV y plataformas online para ver el partido entre Portugal vs. Gales este jueves 24 de septi…
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Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Ronaldo otvorio dušu: Razmišljao sam o penzionisanju, ako Portugal ne želi da se oslanja na mene.... Kristijano Ronaldo, jedan od najboljih fudbalera svih vremena, ponovo igra za Portugal, iako je najavio da bi mogao da…
Factual core
- Cristiano Ronaldo remains motivated to play for the Portugal national team.
- Cristiano Ronaldo aims to reach 1,000 career goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on the present and refused to set a retirement date from Portugal's national team.
- Portugal face Wales in a UEFA Nations League match.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 years old.