The Portuguese star has reached his fifth decade, but there is another milestone focusing his mind. The magic number is 77 - the amount of goals Ronaldo needs for 1,000 in a stellar career that began way back on August 14, 2002.If life does indeed begin at 40, then Ronaldo is ready to cherish the concept and unlock the gates of football history.

The Portuguese star has reached his fifth decade, but there is another milestone focusing his mind. The magic number is 77 - the amount of goals Ronaldo needs for 1,000 in a stellar career that began way back on August 14, 2002.If life does indeed begin at 40, then Ronaldo is ready to cherish the concept and unlock the gates of football history.