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- Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.

The 40-year-old scored twice in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win against Al Akhdoud on Saturday to take his tally for club and country to 956 goals.

The forward, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022, signed a new two-year deal with the Saudi Arabian club last July that takes him beyond his 42nd birthday.

Speaking after being named the Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, Ronaldo said: "It's hard to continue playing, but I am motivated.

"My passion is high and I want to continue. It doesn't matter where I play, whether in the Middle East or Europe. I always enjoy playing football and I want to keep going.

"You know what my goal is. I want to win trophies and I want to reach that number [1,000 goals] that you all know. I will reach the number for sure, if no injuries."

In an interview with Piers Morgan last month, external, Ronaldo said he planned to retire from football "soon".

"I think I will be prepared. It will be tough, of course. I will probably cry," said Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has scored 13 goals in 14 appearances this season for Al-Nassr, who are four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.

Despite the forward's record of 112 goals in 125 appearances, Al-Nassr have only won one piece of silverware - the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023 - since his arrival.

Ronaldo holds the record for most goals for Portugal (143) and Real Madrid (450), and is the only player to have scored 100+ goals for four clubs - Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr.

The striker said in November that the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be his last international tournament.

He captained Portugal as they won Euro 2016 in France - the nation's first international men's trophy.
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Pakistan beat India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title in Dubai.

Sameer Minhas and pacers shine as Pakistan secure massive 191-run win.

Dubai: Pakistan pacers delivered a clinical performance after Sameer Minhas starred with a brilliant century to guide the side to the Under-19 Asia Cup title in Dubai with a massive 191-win over India on Sunday.

Chasing a daunting target of 348, India suffered a disastrous start, slumping to 59 for four, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 26 the lone bright spot at the top order at the ICC Academy ground. Pakistan’s pace trio of Ali Raza, Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan shared the bulk of the wickets as India were bundled out for just 156 in 26.2 overs.

Deepesh Devendran delayed the inevitable with a gritty knock of 36 from 16 deliveries.

While Raza claimed four wickets, Sayyam, Subhan and Huzaifa Ahsan all took two apiece.

Earlier, after being sent in to bat, in-form opener Minhas played the innings of his life, hammering a magnificent 172, while Ahmed Hussain chipped in with a half-century to propel Pakistan to 347 for eight in their allotted 50 overs.

Pakistan began steadily, with Minhas and Hamza Zahoor adding 31 runs for the opening stand before Zahoor (18) was dismissed by Henil Patel in the fourth over. Usman Khan then joined Minhas and the pair built a brisk 92-run partnership for the second wicket off just 79 deliveries, putting Pakistan firmly in control.

The stand was broken in the 17th over when Khilan Patel had Usman Khan caught at long-on. The left-hander made a useful contribution of 35 off 45 *****, including three fours and a six.

Minhas continued to dominate, forging a blistering 137-run partnership for the third wicket with Ahmed Hussain, who scored 56 from 73 deliveries, featuring three fours and a six. The right-handed opener later added 42 runs with captain Farhan Yousaf before being dismissed by Deepesh Devendran on the penultimate ball of the 43rd over.

Minhas finished as Pakistan’s top scorer with a superb 172 off 113 *****, decorated with 17 fours and nine sixes. His dismissal triggered a brief collapse, as Pakistan lost four wickets in quick succession — including skipper Yousaf (19) — slipping to 327 for eight in 46.4 overs.

However, Mohammad Sayyam and Niqab Shafiq provided valuable late runs, remaining unbeaten on 13 and 12 respectively, to push Pakistan to a formidable total.

For India, Deepesh Devendran led the way with three wickets but was expensive as he conceded 83 runs in his 10 overs, followed by Henil Patel and Khilan Patel with two each.
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