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- Cristiano Ronaldo honored by Al Nassr with special ‘GOAT 900’ jersey for reaching 900 career goals milestone
- Al Nassr fans celebrated Ronaldo’s achievement with a stunning tifo displaying ‘900 goals’ and ‘Only heroes achieve glory’
- Ronaldo scored his 901st goal against Scotland, becoming the first player to score against 48 different international teams
- Ronaldo’s social media presence continues to grow, surpassing 1 billion followers and 61 million YouTube subscribers
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, was honored by his current club Al Nassr in a grand celebration for achieving the remarkable feat of scoring 900 career goals. The 39-year-old forward reached this milestone while on international duty with Portugal, scoring the winning goal against Croatia in a UEFA Nations League match.
Upon his return to Saudi Pro League action, Al Nassr paid tribute to Ronaldo’s accomplishment by presenting him with a special ‘GOAT 900’ jersey ahead of their match against Al Ahli. The jersey featured the number 900, symbolizing the impressive total of goals Ronaldo has scored throughout his illustrious career. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was visibly moved by the touching gesture from his club.
The celebration extended to the stands, where Al Nassr fans unveiled a stunning tifo displaying the message ‘900 goals’ and ‘Only heroes achieve glory’, further emphasizing the significance of Ronaldo’s achievement.
In the match against Al Ahli, Al Nassr managed to secure a 1-1 draw thanks to a late goal from Bassam Mohammed in stoppage time, canceling out Franck Kessie’s earlier strike for the opposition.
Ronaldo, not content with reaching the 900-goal mark, has already set his sights on the next milestone: scoring 1,000 career goals. He took the first step towards this target by netting his 901st goal in Portugal’s victory against Scotland, becoming the first player in history to score against 48 different international teams.
The celebrations for Ronaldo continued off the pitch as well, with the Portuguese star becoming the first person to surpass 1 billion followers across social media platforms. His YouTube channel, ‘UR Cristiano’, has also experienced rapid growth, recently crossing the 61 million subscriber mark.
Over the course of his remarkable career, Ronaldo has scored the bulk of his goals for Real Madrid, finding the back of the net 450 times for the Spanish giants. He has also scored 145 goals for Manchester United, 131 for Portugal, 101 for Juventus, 68 for his current club Al-Nassr, and five for his boyhood club Sporting CP.
As Ronaldo continues to etch his name in the record books and cement his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time, fans and teammates alike celebrate his extraordinary achievements and eagerly anticipate the next chapter in his legendary career.
