After Cristiano Ronaldo reached his milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records acknowledged him in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji.
This subtle recognition further emphasised his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement.
Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in international men’s football and across club competitions, surpassing rivals like Lionel Messi and many others.
In a late X post on Thursday, Guinness World Records quoted a BBC post celebrating Ronaldo’s historic new record, where it posted, “900 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo. Incredible. #BBCFootball.”
The global authority on record-breaking achievements since 1955, #GWR
PUNCH Online reported that Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League opener against Croatia.
The goal came in the 34th minute of the match when Ronaldo volleyed in a cross from Nuno Mendes, securing a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
This goal not only helped Portugal win but also marked a historic moment for Ronaldo, making him reach 900 goals across his international and club career.
Social media users react
𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐊 using his X handle, #ChessLordK, said, “Even Guinness world records knows the GOAT.”
Famous with the handle #Famous_999_ posted, “I can confirm you guys changed admin.”
Another user, HertzBiT Talks via his account #HertzBiT, tweeted, “Rigged WC Merchants incoming.”
Meanwhile, Kovac-MCFC with account #kovacjosko stated in his post, “Pele 5 World Cups before 900 career goals Ronaldo’s zero World Cup before, after and forever in his life.”
Pelé’s feat
In a December 2022 piece from the Associated Press titled “Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate,” the article acknowledged Pelé as a football legend and the only player to win three World Cups.
