Ronaldo remains with Portugal as he closes in on 1,000 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to continue playing for Portugal after considering international retirement following the World Cup. The 41-year-old said he still believes he can help the team through his goals, experience and influence, while acknowledging criticism of his performances.
Ronaldo has won 233 caps and is 21 goals short of 1,000 for club and country. New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus confirmed he would start against Wales in the Nations League and defended Ronaldo as a symbol of Portuguese football, while Ronaldo said he would leave if the team no longer wanted him.
- Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal.
- He is 21 goals short of 1,000.
- Jorge Jesus defended him and named him to start.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goals”.