In a groundbreaking achievement, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in history as the first male player to reach an astonishing milestone of 900 goals in official matches.
In an exhilarating UEFA Nations League clash in Lisbon on Thursday, September 5, the former Real Madrid star marked a remarkable milestone while donning the Portuguese jersey in a match against Croatia.
In an electrifying showcase of talent, Ronaldo executed a breathtaking volley from a mere 6 yards, flawlessly meeting a cross from Nuno Mendes. This crucial goal came in the 34th minute, giving Portugal a commanding 2-0 advantage. In the end, Portugal secured victory in the match, concluding with a score of 2-1.
In an extraordinary exhibition of scoring talent, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has established a commanding advantage of 58 goals over his nearest competitor, Lionel Messi, who has reached a total of 842 goals.
In the third position, the legendary Brazilian Pelé shines with an impressive 765 goals to his name.
It’s worth mentioning that Ronaldo etched his name in the record books as the inaugural player to exceed the 800-goal mark, accomplishing this remarkable milestone in late 2021 while playing for Manchester United in his second spell.
In an extraordinary showcase of talent and unwavering performance, Portugal’s captain has firmly established his legacy by scoring an impressive 131 international goals in 209 appearances, thus becoming the all-time leading scorer.
However, Lionel Messi, who together with the iconic Iranian forward Ali Daei, boasts 109 goals, placing him in a commendable second position on this esteemed leaderboard.
Related Posts 📫
Discover more from JUNIITV.ONLINE
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
