Ronaldo Makes History: 900th Goal a Sign He’s Far from Finished
Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible milestone of 900 career goals is a testament to his enduring ability and dedication to the sport. The Portuguese superstar scored the historic goal against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, inking closer to his target with a glorious free-kick just days before.
The 39-year-old turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the impressive milestone, with half of his goals scored for Real Madrid, the remainder spread across his spells at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, and current club Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo appeared emotional as he celebrated the goal, his 131st strike in a Portugal shirt. With this feat, he surpassed his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, who currently sits second with 838 recorded goals in professional football.
"It’s not part of the Ballon d’Or shortlist, no problem, as I go about my business as usual," Ronaldo said after the match, hinting that his focus remains on the pitch, not individual accolades. He took to social media to react to the historic goal, sharing a hint that he isn’t ready to hang up his boots just yet, saying, "I dreamed of this, and I have more dreams. Thank you all!"
Ronaldo’s record-breaking goal has set a new standard for excellence, leaving us wondering if we’ll ever see him surpassed. Meanwhile, he’ll continue to dominate the pitch, inspired by the rush of his 900th goal.