Ronaldo targets 1,000 goals and Nations League win with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has set himself two final objectives for the remainder of his career, according to several media reports. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portugal's Nations League opener, the 41-year-old forward said he wants to reach 1,000 career goals and win the competition with his national team.

Two clear goals

Ronaldo told reporters, as reported by Transfermarkt and t-online, that he has "two goals: to score my 1,000th goal and to win the Nations League with Portugal." The Portuguese outlet Bola na Rede quoted him saying: "My objective is both: the 1,000 goals and the national team, trying to win the Nations League." He added that reaching the milestone with Portugal would be "the cherry on top of the cake."

Role and playing time

Ronaldo also addressed questions about his role in the squad. He said he is the most-capped player in the world and that he is there to help, according to L'Équipe. He acknowledged that he will not play the full 90 minutes in all four matches, stating: "I am sure I will not play 90 minutes in the four games." He also dismissed talk of retirement, saying he has been targeted for a long time but continues to avoid the criticism, as reported by Calciomercato.com.

Coach's plans

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Ronaldo will start in the upcoming match, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. The match takes place at the José Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, and Portugal are defending their Nations League title.