Ronaldo’s Journey: Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead to the World Cup

omidbasir- Cristiano Ronaldo participated in Al-Nassr’s recent match against Al-Taawoun, where the team secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Although he did not score, he remains focused on reaching the milestone of 1,000 career goals, engaging in competitive clashes with opponents throughout the match before celebrating the win exuberantly.

Currently, Ronaldo is taking some time to relax and recharge ahead of another Saudi Pro League match scheduled for Friday. He made a heartfelt gesture by recognizing his long-term girlfriend’s special occasion, sharing a post on Instagram that read: “Happy birthday to the woman of my life!”

In August 2025, Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement, and plans for an extravagant wedding ceremony are underway. The timing of the event remains uncertain, particularly as Ronaldo prepares for a busy summer, which includes participation in the World Cup finals with the Portuguese national team.

The upcoming World Cup will be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, where Georgina is currently enjoying her time. She attended a screening of ‘Melania’, a documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump, at the White House in Washington D.C., sharing her experience on social media with glowing remarks about the film.

While Georgina has been exploring the sights in the U.S. capital, including iconic locations like the Washington Monument, Ronaldo was not present during this trip. However, he had previously visited the White House with Georgina in November 2025, where he was photographed engaging in friendly conversation with President Trump following a meeting with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Other notable attendees included billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, Vice President JD Vance, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. During the gathering, President Trump expressed his admiration for Ronaldo, noting that his son Barron was now a bigger fan of the football star after meeting him.

As Ronaldo gears up for his return to the United States, he is determined to claim the World Cup trophy, a prestigious accolade that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career.

Former Manchester United teammate and 2002 World Cup winner Kleberson recently commented on Ronaldo’s aspirations, emphasizing the internal drive top players possess to win the World Cup: “Inside of him he probably feels ‘gosh, I have to win the World Cup, I can’t finish my career like this.’”

Kleberson noted that the desire to achieve this goal is not unique to Ronaldo; other players, including Neymar and Erling Haaland, share similar ambitions. He highlighted the sometimes capricious nature of the World Cup, reminding that many great players, despite their talents, have not secured the trophy.

Portugal has been allocated to Group K for the 2026 World Cup. They will commence their tournament journey against the winner of an inter-confederation play-off on June 17, followed by matches against Uzbekistan and Colombia.