Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
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"Yes, I did. Of course, I'm always thinking on my decisions, my future, the present also. I'm a thinker, you have to think."
— Cristiano Ronaldo , Athlete
"But for me the basic point is to be on the pitch to score the goals and to help the team win games."
— Cristiano Ronaldo , Athlete
"This [Portugal] is possibly where I have felt most cared."
— Cristiano Ronaldo , Athlete
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Craig Bellamy is a Welsh former footballer and current head coach of the Wales national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Veteran Portuguese coach who previously managed Al-Nassr.
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Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
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