Islamabad, Sep 6: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone on Thursday, netting his 900th career goal during a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia.
The goal, which was scored in the 34th minute, cemented Ronaldo’s status in football history by establishing him as the first player to accomplish this accomplishment.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo has not let age or expectations stop him. In a post-match interview, he discussed the significance of surpassing the 900-goal milestone after winning UEFA’s Player of the Year award.
It means a great deal, Ronaldo stated. This is something I’ve been aiming for a very long time. I knew that if I continued to play, it would come effortlessly.
With his hands lifted in celebration, Ronaldo showed his obvious excitement and shared the moment with his teammates and supporters.
He emphasized the mental and physical difficulties that come with having such a long and prosperous career, while also acknowledging the hard effort that went into the accomplishment.
“Achieving 900 goals is more than just a new record. It’s evidence of the commitment needed every single day.
Ronaldo thanked his 108 million followers on X, the former name of Twitter, for their support during his career and expressed his excitement to them on social media. He wrote on social media, “I dreamed of this, and I still have more dreams.”
Ronaldo has set his sights on an even more ambitious goal: 1,000 career goals. As of right now, he leads competitor Lionel Messi by 58 goals. “My next challenge, if I stay healthy,” he said.
