Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese forward, has reached the remarkable milestone of 900 career goals. After scoring the winning goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, Ronaldo expressed his unwavering belief in his own superiority.
Despite not having won the FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo maintains that Portugal’s triumph in the UEFA Euro is on par with the global quadrennial event. “Portugal winning the Euros is the equivalent of winning the World Cup,” he declared. “I’ve already won two trophies for Portugal that I really wanted, so I’m not motivated by that [World Cup].”
Ronaldo’s sentiments echo those of Kylian Mbappe, who recently joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain. “For me, [the Euros are] more complicated than a World Cup,” Mbappe said. “Even though there’s more pressure at the World Cup, we know all the teams in the Euros, and it’s tactically similar.”
Ronaldo’s comments have sparked a debate among football fans, with some arguing that the World Cup is the ultimate test of a player’s ability. Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has stated that “the Euros are important, but he [Mbappe] leaves out Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay — all World Cup winners. In the World Cup, you have the best teams in the world. That’s why everyone dreams of being world champion.”
Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess is undeniable. He has scored 137 goals for Portugal and has represented Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr, scoring a total of 900 goals in his illustrious career.
Ronaldo’s achievements have cemented his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His unwavering belief in his own abilities and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire fans around the world.
