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Ronaldo Aims for 1,000 Goals, Surpassing Messi Soon

10/31/2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo is on track to reach 1,000 career goals, standing at 950 after a goal for Al-Nassr.
His scoring rate suggests he could reach the milestone by late 2026, barring injury.
Ronaldo is already the leading men's international scorer with 143 goals.
Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami and has 889 career goals.
Ronaldo is expected to surpass Messi first due to the current lead.

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Story summary

Cristiano Ronaldo is on track to reach 1,000 career goals, standing at 950 after a goal for Al-Nassr.
His scoring rate suggests he could reach the milestone by late 2026, barring injury.
Ronaldo is already the leading men's international scorer with 143 goals.
Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami and has 889 career goals.
Ronaldo is expected to surpass Messi first due to the current lead.