Cristiano Ronaldo reveals bold career target after Best Middle Eastern Player win

Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new and inspiring career target after being named the Best Middle Eastern Player win at Global Soccer Awards.

The Portuguese football captain talked to the crowd after receiving his award in Dubai, “"It's hard to continue playing, but I am motivated. My passion is high and I want to continue. It doesn’t matter where I play, whether in the Middle East or Europe.”

“I always enjoy football and want to keep going. My goal is to reach 1,000 goals, and I will, if I stay injury-free,” the 40-year-old soccer player vowed.

Ronaldo scored two goals in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory against Al Akhdoud on Saturday, bringing his total career goals to 956. Alone in 2025, he made goals around 40.

The soccer player joined Al-Nassr in 2022 and he signed a new contract, aiming to stay with Al-Nassr until he is at least 42-years-old.

Prior to that, the former Real Madrid legend told Pierce Morgan about his plans to retire soon, considering it an emotional farewell.

For Portugal, Ronaldo is the highest-ever scorer with 143 goals. He also holds records for Real Madrid’s top scorer with 450 goals and top player to score 100-plus goals for four clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Al-Nassr.

He has also announced that the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico will be the last time he plays for his national team.

Moreover, Ronaldo also helped Portugal win its first major men’s international trophy at Euro 2016.

During the event, the Portugal football star also presented Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic with the newly-launched Globe Sports Award at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal.

The former Manchester United legend said, “For me, he is an example of longevity. He deserves this because he is an example for the past generation, the current one and the next.”