Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Thursday, September 5, 2024, when he netted his 900th career goal, leading Portugal to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in their UEFA Nations League opener.
The game, held at the iconic Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, saw the 39-year-old superstar reach a milestone that further solidified his legendary status in the world of football.
The moment came in the 34th minute when Ronaldo, ever the poacher, latched onto a precise cross from Nuno Mendes and calmly sent the ball into the back of the net.
The stadium erupted as Ronaldo celebrated, visibly emotional, aware of the weight of this incredible achievement.
Ronaldo’s career has been nothing short of remarkable. With this goal, his tally for Portugal rose to 131, adding to his total of 450 for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus, 68 for Al-Nassr, and five for Sporting Lisbon.
As he stood on the field, the world watched in awe, knowing they were witnessing a piece of football history.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, his eternal rival, remains second on the all-time scoring list with 859 career goals, leaving the world to wonder how much further Ronaldo can extend his lead.
The match itself saw Portugal take the lead early through Diogo Dalot’s strike before Ronaldo doubled the advantage.
Croatia managed to pull one back just before halftime, courtesy of an own goal by Dalot, but Portugal remained resilient, securing their victory.
With the win behind them, Ronaldo and his team will turn their focus to their next challenge: a clash with Scotland in Lisbon on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
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