Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Captain Makes History, Reaches 900 Career Goals

• Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men's player in history to score 900 goals in official matches
• The 39-year-old reached this new landmark during the Selecao's UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia
• He has already declared his ambitions of reaching 1,000 career goals despite being in his late 30s

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again added another remarkable chapter to his storied career, reaching a significant goal-scoring milestone.

This latest achievement came during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia on Thursday night, where Ronaldo showcased his lethal finishing ability.

Ronaldo reaches 900 career goals

The 39-year-old forward latched onto a perfectly delivered cross from Nuno Mendes, skillfully guiding the ball into the net to give his team a 2-0 lead following Diogo Dalot’s opener.

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According to ESPN, his strike not only extended Portugal's advantage but also carved a new milestone in Ronaldo’s legendary journey—his 900th career goal.

Reactions to the news:

Here are some of the responses to the news.

@UTDXMancunian:

"The greatest there is, the greatest of all time."

@rwotsama:

"900 career goals."

@malikkhaliq74:

"With hard work and dedication, Ronaldo has made everything possible."

@Raja8b:

"Congratulations."

@DraHustler09:

"THE GOAT."

@ReverbGain:

"Home turf as well."

@Arteriallion:

"Beast mode activated."

@cruizzkitchen_1:

"900 goals without a World Cup trophy is useless."

Ronaldo’s ability to consistently find the back of the net, even in the later stages of his career, is a testament to his longevity and unrelenting drive.

The goal also marked his 131st for Portugal, further solidifying his record as the all-time leading scorer in men's international football.

According to Sportstar, Ronaldo has now become the first player in football history to score 900 goals across club and international competitions, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's greatest-ever goal-scorers.

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Ronaldo targets 1000 career goals

Having already shattered numerous records, the 39-year-ols recently expressed his desire to reach the incredible target of 1,000 career goals.

His form suggests that, despite his age, he remains a force to be reckoned with, continuing to surpass expectations on the global stage.

His pursuit of greatness shows no signs of slowing down, as he remains determined to chase down even loftier milestones.

When Jose Mourinho settled the GOAT debate

In a previous publication, Briefly News reported that the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo debate has taken over conversations in barbershops, at bars, and across social media for years.

Both football legends have amassed hundreds of goals, shattered numerous records, and collected a plethora of trophies. Now, former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager José Mourinho has weighed in, seemingly putting an end to the ongoing debate.

Source: YEN.com.gh