Along with his 900th profession aim, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired the perfect of Luka Modrić within the duel of veterans within the Nations League on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo grew to become the primary man to achieve the 900-goal milestone in official matches for membership and nation by scoring in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Modric’s Croatia.
“It means loads,” Ronaldo stated. “It was a milestone I wished to achieve for a very long time. I knew I’d attain this quantity, as a result of as I proceed to play, it will occur naturally.”
Ronaldo discovered the web within the thirty fourth minute on the Stadium of Gentle in Lisbon to place Portugal up 2-1. He put his palms to his head and dropped to his knees throughout the celebration.
“It was emotional as a result of it is a milestone,” he stated. “It looks as if another milestone, however solely I do know, and the individuals round me, how laborious it’s to work on daily basis, to be bodily and psychologically match, to attain 900 objectives. It is a distinctive milestone in my profession.”
It was Ronaldo’s 131st worldwide profession aim.
He was coming off a disappointing efficiency on the European Championship, when he went scoreless in all 5 of Portugal’s video games earlier than it was eradicated in a penalty shootout by France within the quarterfinals. Ronaldo might attempt to play into his 40s and be a part of Portugal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, however he stated Thursday that it is not a precedence for him.
“Portugal successful Euros is equal to successful a World Cup,” Ronaldo stated. “I’ve already gained two trophies for Portugal that I actually wished. I am not motivated by that. I am motivated by having fun with soccer and the data come naturally.”
Ronaldo’s profession rival, Lionel Messi, gained the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
The Related Press contributed to this story.
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