Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches Incredible Milestone as Portugal Seal Victory
Real Madrid’s legendary forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has achieved an unprecedented feat in his illustrious career. The Portuguese sensation scored his 900th goal in professional football during Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. The Selecao secured a crucial three points, ending their losing streak post-Euro 2024.
Ronaldo’s second goal in the match cemented his place in the history books, making him the first player to score 900 goals in men’s professional football. His remarkable achievement is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and natural ability.
Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot opened the scoring, before Ronaldo added a second. Croatia pulled one back, but Portugal held on for the win. The victory is a welcome boost for Fernando Santos’ side, who are looking to rebuild and regain their momentum.
In a tweet, Real Madrid congratulated Ronaldo on his incredible achievement, stating, "Another historic feat: 900 goals in the professional career of one of the biggest legends in the history of Real Madrid and world football. Congratulations, dear and admired, Cristiano! Real Madrid and the club’s fans are always proud of you."
The 38-year-old Ronaldo was visibly emotional after the match, acknowledging the difficulty of reaching this milestone. "It means a lot," he said. "It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time. I knew I would reach this number, because as I continue to play, it would happen naturally."
Ronaldo’s celebration was, indeed, emotional, and it’s easy to see why. Scoring 900 goals is an achievement that few can comprehend. It requires an incredible level of physical and mental endurance, as well as a relentless desire to improve and push oneself to new heights.
The Portuguese superstar now has the opportunity to extend his record on Sunday, when Portugal host Scotland. He will then return to Saudi Arabia to continue Al Nassr’s campaign in the 2024/25 season, where he has already scored four goals in all competitions.
At 90min, we’re thrilled to see Ronaldo continue to break records and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the beautiful game. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on Ronaldo and the world of football.