Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals His Main Objective Before He Retires

‘If I don’t have any injuries, this for me is the most important thing.’

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 17, 2024. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

The UEFA announced on Aug. 27 that it will bestow a special award to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo for scoring the most goals in Champions League history.

The Portuguese forward has 140 goals in 83 Champions League games, edging out longtime rival, Lionel Messi, who has 129 goals. Those 140 goals are part of the 899 all-time goals that Ronaldo has scored for both Portugal and the various clubs he’s played for throughout his senior career.