Together with his 900th profession purpose, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired the perfect of Luka Modrić within the duel of veterans within the Nations League on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo turned 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 so much,” Ronaldo mentioned. “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 could 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 arms to his head and dropped to his knees in the course of the celebration.
“It was emotional as a result of it is a milestone,” he mentioned. “It looks like every other milestone, however solely I do know, and the folks round me, how arduous it’s to work day by day, 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 purpose.
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 may attempt to play into his 40s and be a part of Portugal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, however he mentioned Thursday that it is not a precedence for him.
“Portugal successful Euros is equal to successful a World Cup,” Ronaldo mentioned. “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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