Cristiano Ronaldo was seen emotional after scoring his 900th career goal in a UEFA Nations League clash involving Portugal and Croatia.
Ronaldo netted the decisive goal for Roberto Martinez’s side as they secured a 2-1 win over the Croats at the Estadio da Luz.
Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for Portugal in the 7th minute, before Cristiano Ronaldo doubled their lead in the 34th minute, expertly connecting with a cross delivered into the box by Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint Germain.
Croatia altered the scoreline in the 41st minute through an own goal by Dalot, however, they couldn’t secure the leveler despite their efforts for most parts of the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo Seen Emotional After Scoring His 900th Career Goal
Ronaldo ran close to the corner flag after scoring before placing his hand to his head as he bowed down in tears.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Croatia is coming following a disappointing outing for the 39-year-old at Euro 2024.
The ex-Real Madrid man failed to score in all five of Portugal’s games at the tournament, with the European nation being eliminated via penalties in the quarter-finals by France following a 0-0 draw in normal and extra time.
The Comments Of Cristiano Ronaldo After He Reached The 900th Career Goal Milestone
Speaking in a presser after the UEFA Nations League victory against Croatia, Ronaldo revealed the reason why he was teary after scoring.
Cristiano Ronaldo also indicated that reaching the 900 goals tally is a “unique” landmark in his career.
He said: “It was emotional because it’s a milestone. It seems like any other milestone, but only I know, and the people around me, how hard it is to work every day, to be physically and psychologically fit, to score 900 goals. It’s a unique milestone in my career.”
Portugal return to action on September 8, 2024, with a game against Scotland at the Estadio da Luz.
Ronaldo will be hoping to extend his goal tally in that game, as the Lusos aim to win the competition.
The milestone also meant that Ronaldo has increased his international goal tally to 131 goals in 212 appearances.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goals
Based on Transfermkt, Ronaldo’s first-ever goal came for Sporting Lisbon in a Portuguese league game against Moreirense on October 7, 2002, courtesy of a solo run.
Cristiano Ronaldo needed just over five years to reach 100 goals, achieving this milestone against Tottenham Hotspur on January 27, 2008, from the penalty spot.
On September 30, 2015, the forward clocked 500 goals thanks to a strike against Malmo in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Astonishingly, it has taken him less than nine years (September 5, 2024) to notch up 400 additional goals, with the attacker being 100 short of a millennium of goals (1000).
Ronaldo is a proper goal machine, who has scored goals across all the clubs he has played for, with his impact visibly felt.
Ronaldo’s Goals At Club Level
Cristiano Ronaldo’s best goal return came at Real Madrid, where he netted 450 goals in 438 matches.
During his first and second spell at Manchester United, he notched up 145 for Man United in 346 games.
Ronald scored 101 goals in 134 appearances at Juventus, while also contributing 5 goals in 31 matches during his time at Sporting Lisbon.
Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo has netted a staggering 62 goals in 68 matches for current club Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goals Based On The Positions He Has Played In
The 39-year-old has not even played most of his career as an out-and-out striker, with the football great having a catalog of goals across many positions in the attacking department.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 362 club career goals at the left wing position, while also netting 285 and 83 club career goals from the centre forward and right wing units.
Moreover, Ronaldo has also provided 3 goals in 4 matches while functioning as a supporting striker, according to Transfermkt.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo Score 1000 Goals?
It is uncertain if Cristiano Ronaldo can reach 1000 goals, as he is gradually heading to the end of his career.
However, Ronaldo is a goal-getter and as such, you can’t doubt him in his pursuit to score a millennium of goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo YouTube Channel
Ronaldo recently launched his UR . Cristiano YouTube channel to become more connected to his fans, with the footballer offering them insight into his daily life.
He has also opened up about various topics, including sharing sweet and funny moments with his partner Georgina Rodriguez, alongside addressing rumors about his future and career.
