Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in football history, scoring his sensational 900th career goal during Portugal’s Nations League clash against Croatia on Thursday. The iconic striker found the back of the net in the 34th minute, extending Portugal’s lead to 2-0 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Ronaldo latched onto a perfectly timed cross from Nuno Mendes, volleying the ball into the net from close range. As the ball hit the back of the net, the 39-year-old legend sank to the ground, visibly emotional as he celebrated yet another incredible milestone in his illustrious career.
With this goal, Ronaldo now boasts an astonishing 131 international goals for Portugal, along with 450 goals for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus, 68 for his current club Al Nassr, and five for Sporting Lisbon, where it all began.
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His fierce rival, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, trails in second place on the all-time scorers list with 859 career goals.
Ronaldo’s achievement is a testament to his longevity, discipline, and unmatched goal-scoring ability, securing his status as one of football’s greatest ever players.
This historic moment has football fans around the world buzzing—can Ronaldo push his tally even further in the years to come? Only time will tell!
