Undoubtedly one of the best in the world having dominated on the global stage for close to two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest achievement after hitting 900 goals landmark is a testament to his longevity, hard-work and never say die attitude.
His latest goal marked his 131st for Portugal, adding to the 769 he has netted at the club level. This achievement follows a challenging Euro 2024 campaign during which he had a penalty saved against Slovenia.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 900th career goal, leading Portugal to a 2-1 victory over Croatia as they kicked off their Nations League campaign. The 39-year-old scored in the 34th minute, extending his team’s lead after Diogo Dalot had initially put Roberto Martinez’s side ahead.
Even without the historical significance, Ronaldo’s goal stood out as he skillfully connected with a cross from Nuno Mendes and volleyed it past Dominik Livakovic, igniting jubilant celebrations in Lisbon.
Real Madrid, the club where he achieved the most as a player has since released an official statement congratulating the legend.
“Another historic milestone: 900 goals in the professional career of one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football. Congratulations, dear and admired @Cristiano! Real Madrid and the Madrid fans are always proud of you”, the post read.
His goal-scoring prowess was most evident during his nine-year stint at Real Madrid, where he netted an astonishing 450 goals in just 438 appearances. He also enjoyed successful spells with Manchester United, Juventus, and Sporting, contributing significantly to teams’ triumphs.
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Ronaldo, already the record holder for men’s international goals, further cemented his legacy by scoring against Croatia. He joins an exclusive club of players who have reached a century of international goals, including Lionel Messi and Ali Daei.