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Ref. P7OA0P · Updated 40d ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goals

Player reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after the World Cup, but confirmed he plans to play on for Portugal and hopes to reach 1,000 goa...

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The Guardian
Original source
The Guardian 23 Sept
Last updated
40d ago

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  1. 23 Sept
    16:02
    The GuardianBen FisherOriginal

    Player reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after the World Cup, but confirmed he plans to play on for Portugal and hopes to reach 1,000 goals for club and country.

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