Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a remarkable milestone on Thursday by scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Croatia.
The historic goal, which came in the 34th minute of the match, makes Ronaldo the first player ever to reach this milestone, further solidifying his place in football history.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to surpass expectations and defy age. After being awarded UEFA’s Player of the Year, he discussed the significance of reaching 900 goals in a post-match interview.
“It means a lot,” Ronaldo said. “I’ve been working towards this for a long time. I knew it would come naturally as long as I kept playing.”
Visibly emotional Ronaldo celebrated by kneeling and raising his hands in triumph, sharing the moment with his teammates and fans. He acknowledged the hard work involved in achieving this milestone, noting the physical and mental challenges of a long and successful career. “Scoring 900 goals is not just another milestone. It’s a testament to the dedication required day in and day out.”
On social media, Ronaldo expressed his excitement to his 108 million followers on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I dreamed of this, and I still have more dreams,” he posted.
With a 58-goal lead over his rival Lionel Messi, Ronaldo has set his sights on an even more ambitious goal: 1,000 career goals. “If I stay healthy, that’s my next challenge,” he said.
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