Ronaldo's retirement thoughts

Ronaldo considered retiring after the 2026 World Cup but will continue playing for Portugal.

“Yes I did. Of course, I'm always thinking on my decisions, my future, the present also.”

234th cap coming up

Ronaldo will play his 234th international match against Wales in Lisbon on Thursday.

1000 goals target

Ronaldo aims to score his 1000th goal for Portugal before retiring, not after the World Cup.

“Scoring my 1000th goal for the national team would be the culmination of something - a beautiful story.”

Current goal tally

Ronaldo has scored 979 goals for club and country in his career.

Coach confirms role

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed Ronaldo will start in the Nations League match against Wales.

Fan reactions

Ronaldo said he's been welcomed almost everywhere except a few exceptions in his career.

“I feel the Portuguese fans like me, but I do understand that some TV channels want to criticise me.”

Bellamy's praise

Craig Bellamy called Ronaldo one of the greatest players of all generations.

“His name will go down in history for hundreds and hundreds of years.”

Ronaldo's mindset

Ronaldo will retire when he feels he's not contributing to Portugal, not after the World Cup.

“I will finish when I feel like I'm not doing anything here.”