This Sunday he reached 770 goals in his professional career.
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Despite the fact that the media confirmed already last January that Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed the world football legend, Pelé, in the total of goals scored, the Juventus striker from Turin recognized the achievement only this Sunday, after scoring a hat-trick in the match against Cagliari.
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“My eternal and unconditional admiration for Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento […] led me to set your marker 767, assuming your 9 goals with the Sao Paulo state team, as well as his only goal of the Brazilian National Team [militar]They were official goals, “explained the Portuguese.
“Today, when I reach the official goal of 770 In my professional career, my first words go directly to Pelé. There is no player in the world who has not grown up listening to stories about his games, his goals and his achievements, and I am no exception, “said Ronaldo.
At the same time, the Portuguese star thanked his family, teammates, opponents and fans for accompanying him during “this incredible journey.” He also stressed that his story is still far from over. “Now I can’t wait for the next games and challenges, the next achievements and trophies!”
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