Today in Sports History: Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks the World Record for Goals Scored

Ronaldo's Remarkable Achievement

On 2 January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the annals of football history by scoring his 806th career goal for club and country.

Ronaldo scored the milestone goal for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr against Al Fateh.

The record-breaking goal came in the 2nd minute of the match. Ronaldo received a pass from his teammate and fired a shot into the bottom corner.

Ronaldo's 806th goal surpassed the previous record of 805 goals scored by the legendary Portuguese forward Eusebio.

Eusebio held the record for 49 years.

Ronaldo's achievement is a testament to his incredible longevity and goalscoring ability.

Ronaldo has scored goals for five different clubs in his career: Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr.

He has also scored 118 goals for the Portuguese national team.

Ronaldo is widely considered one of the greatest goalscorers of all time.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most recognizable and popular athletes in the world.

He has over 500 million followers on Instagram.

Ronaldo's achievements on and off the field have made him a global icon.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking 806th goal is a testament to his incredible talent, dedication, and longevity.

He is a true icon of the game and an inspiration to generations of football fans.

Ronaldo's achievement will be remembered for years to come.