1000 goals: Gianni Infantino sends a message to Cristiano Ronaldo

Having already found the net this season with Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo continues his march toward the symbolic milestone of 1,000 career goals. He even has the backing of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Scoring for Al Nassr in his most recent outing, the former Real Madrid star is defying time, even after hinting that he may have just one more year left at the top level. As he approaches this historic landmark, every goal takes on a new significance for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

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In the past few hours, a clip featuring Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has gone viral across social media. During their meeting in Paris, the football chief delivered a message to Cristiano Ronaldo: “You have 23 goals left, right? (To reach 1,000 goals). Good luck!” The remark was met with a smile from the former Manchester United and Juventus ace, clearly amused by the situation.

A short clip that quickly went viral, especially since Ronaldo and Infantino aren't exactly known for having a close relationship.

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