Roberto Carlos Backs Pele as Football's Only 1000-Goal Scorer Amid Ronaldo's Pursuit
Former Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos has asserted that Pele is the sole player in football history to have scored 1000 career goals, dismissing Cristiano Ronaldo's chase for the milestone. Carlos acknowledges Ronaldo's pursuit but maintains that Pele's long-celebrated record stands alone.
He encourages Ronaldo not to consider retirement soon, highlighting the Portuguese forward's current 961 career goals. Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr, is nearing the landmark despite missing his club's last three matches.
Carlos expresses confidence that Ronaldo will eventually reach the 1000-goal milestone but stresses that it will not rewrite history, as Pele's achievement remains unparalleled in football history.
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