Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 977 goals, aims for 1,000 in 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, has scored 977 career goals and is chasing the milestone of 1,000. He netted a goal in Al-Nassr’s 4-0 victory over Al-Riyadh, leaving him 23 goals shy of his target. Ronaldo has up to 29 matches left this year, including domestic league and international fixtures. He needs to average nearly one goal per game to reach 1,000 by December 14, 2026. Despite his age, Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus confirmed Ronaldo’s continued role, affirming his importance to the team.

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