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Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has stated that his former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, is unlikely to retire from football until he reaches the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career goals.
According to Rooney, the 40-year-old Portuguese player would only contemplate retirement after achieving this significant accomplishment.
The Portugal international currently has 950 goals as he approaches the milestone. He is currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and has not announced his retirement from the Portugal national team.
“One hundred percent, he won’t retire before he scores one thousand,” Rooney, who played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United’s attack, remarked.
“It would be a fantastic achievement for him, and I’m sure that over the next few years, he’ll have the opportunity to play alongside his son, which is a significant aspect for him as well.”
Rooney and Ronaldo were vital players at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Together, they won three Premier League titles, as well as the Champions League in 2008.
FAQ
Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire before scoring 1,000 goals?
According to Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire until he achieves the milestone of 1,000 career goals.
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored so far?
Cristiano Ronaldo currently has 950 career goals as he approaches the 1,000 goal milestone.
What achievements did Rooney and Ronaldo have at Manchester United?
Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008 while playing together at Manchester United.
