InquirerDOE: No March-like fuel price spikes, but no pre-war levels eitherThe Jerusalem PostJerusalem egalitarian synagogue vandalized again on Yom Kippur, pride flag stolenESPN⚾ MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking starting pitching optionsוואלהבתגובה לפיצוץ מטען בקו הצהוב: צה"ל תקף תשתיות של חמאס בעזהESPN DeportesWomen's Champions League Power Rankings: ¿Barcelona es favorito de nuevo?Daily MaverickMADLANGA COMMISSION: Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni describes ‘avalanche’ of deaths, defends ‘jogging’ textsRTP DesportoInfantino propõe consulta às federações-membro para reformar governança da FIFAInquirer EntertainmentEx-SNSD member Jessica Jung makes Korean stage comeback after 12 years
The Daily Newsstand · Free, Always
Monday, September 21, 2026

Agüero Backs Ronaldo To Reach Historic 1,000-Goal Milestone

Translate

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero has thrown his weight behind Cristiano Ronaldo, expressing absolute confidence that the Portuguese icon will reach the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals.

Despite fierce rivalry on the pitch during their respective playing days in England and Spain, Agüero has frequently voiced deep admiration for Ronaldo’s unmatched work ethic and goalscoring instinct.

Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Madagascar Land In Uyo For Super Eagles Showdown

As the veteran forward continues to find the back of the net with remarkable consistency, the conversation around whether he can hit the unprecedented four-figure mark has intensified across the football world.

Speaking on Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of history, Agüero in a chat with Stake, emphasized that sheer determination and physical maintenance make the milestone entirely achievable.

“I don’t know how much longer (he) will play, but he only needs another 21 goals. He can certainly do it. I don’t know what his plans are when the league season finishes or whether he’ll continue for another season. Scoring goals obviously isn’t easy, but he does it regularly.

“He’s like Leo: whenever he’s on the pitch, there’s a good chance he’ll score. If he stays for another season, I think he can achieve (1000 goals).

Read Also:Flamingos See Off Burkina Faso 2-0 To Maintain Winning Streak At WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

“I don’t know whether he intends to continue, but because he’s so close, he’ll probably try. If I were Cristiano, I’d think: “That’s it, I have no choice but to carry on for another year. “Then we’ll see whether it happens. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t matter.

“He should still be incredibly proud because that number of goals is almost impossible. The same applies to Leo. Their numbers are incomparable. I would carry on because I prefer round numbers. I don’t know whether he’s superstitious, what we call cábala in Argentina, or whether he dislikes odd numbers and wants to finish on an even number. I don’t know.”

The 41-year-old scored no. 979 in Al Nassr’s 2-1 win over Abha Club earlier this month, leaving just 21 goals before he marks his 1000th goal in a career that has spanned two decades.

Augustine Akhilomen

Austin Akhilomen is a passionate sports content writer with a strong interest in football. He is a fan of the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, and he enjoys following the teams, players, and competitions that make the sport exciting. Austin writes sports news, match reports, and football content to keep readers informed about the latest developments in the sporting world. His passion for sports also drives his aim to promote the game and connect football fans across the globe. Through his work with Complete Sports, Austin shares engaging sports content with readers and brings his love for football into every story he writes.

View the original on Complete Sports

KioskNews shows a cleaned-up reading view extracted from the publisher’s page — the original always lives on their site, not ours.