Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of 1,000 goals unlikely to slow down as he turns 40
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As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his landmark 40th birthday, he finds himself just 77 goals shy of achieving the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals. Ronaldo's prolific scoring record, currently at 923 goals, positions him ahead of rival Lionel Messi and places him on the precipice of a historic achievement. This milestone is further amplified by notable figures from football history, where discrepancies exist in acknowledged goal counts from legends like Pele and Romario. Ronaldo's impressive stats extend beyond goals to include records for international appearances and goals, solidifying his legacy in the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 on Wednesday but there is another number focusing the mind of the Portugal star on his milestone birthday.
Ronaldo's records almost know no bounds: most international appearances (217) and international goals (135).
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