After winning yet another award, Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is not able to think long-term anymore as he finds himself in the latter stage of his career.
The Al Nassr star had recently been honoured with the prestigious Platinum Quinas at the Quinas De Ouro gala, which is regarded as being the highest honour that could be bestowed upon a Portuguese player.
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The 39-year-old has represented some of the biggest clubs across Europe, winning league titles, accumulating an impressive five UEFA Champions League trophies, and also leading his nation to the 2016 UEFA European Championship.
The attacker also reached an incredible milestone earlier this year, reaching the 900-goal mark during a UEFA Nations League encounter against Croatia.
The former Real Madrid star had previously expressed his desire to reach 1 000 career goals but given his age, this may no longer be the case.
"I now face my life as living in the moment. I can't think long term anymore," Ronaldo confessed per GOAL.
"I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals, but it seems that now everything is easy, just last month I reached 900.
"It's about living in the moment, seeing how my legs will respond in the next few years.
"If I reach 1,000 goals, that's fine, but if I don't, I'm already the player with the most goals in history."
When presenting the trophy to the forward, Portuguese Football Federation president Fernando Gomes commended Ronaldo for the patriotism he has shown throughout the years.
"The most prestigious trophy is the Platinum Quinas, and if there is an ambassador for Portugal who deserves it, it is undoubtedly Cristiano Ronaldo," he said.
"He has served the Portuguese national team for over 20 years. If there is someone who has demonstrated love for representing the Portuguese team, it is Cristiano Ronaldo. An outstanding ambassador who feels the jersey and feels Portugal."
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will turn 40 in February next year, but is still performing at a high level in the Saudi Pro League, having picked up 10 goals and three assists in 15 matches across all competitions so far this season.