"That would be the perfect end to my career" - Cristiano Ronaldo talks about his goal to score his 1000th goal at the 2026 World Cup
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Cristiano Ronaldo commented on the possibility of reaching the historic milestone of 1,000 goals during the 2026 World Cup.
Details: The Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo responded with a sense of humor when asked during a pre-match press conference whether he could score his 1,000th goal at the 2026 World Cup.
"You seem to be watching too many movies," Ronaldo joked.
The Portuguese star admitted that such a feat would be the perfect way to end his career.
"But that would be just too perfect—to score my thousandth goal at the World Cup. I really want to take part in this tournament. And if that 'movie' you’re talking about actually comes true... it would be the ideal finale to end my career in style," the global football legend said.
Reminder: Carlo Ancelotti stated that he is confident Cristiano will reach 1,000 goals.