After Cristiano Ronaldo reached the remarkable milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records subtly acknowledged his achievement by joining the ongoing GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate on social media, responding to posts with a GOAT emoji.
This quiet recognition further cemented Ronaldo’s legendary status in football, following his historic feat.
Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his dominance in both international men’s football and club competitions, surpassing rivals such as Lionel Messi and others.
In a late post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Guinness World Records quoted a BBC message celebrating Ronaldo’s accomplishment, which read, “900 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo. Incredible. #BBCFootball.” Guinness, the authority on record-breaking achievements since 1955, also added its signature hashtag, #GWR.
According to PUNCH Online, Ronaldo netted his 900th goal during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League opener against Croatia. The milestone goal came in the 34th minute, when Ronaldo volleyed a cross from Nuno Mendes, securing a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
This goal not only helped Portugal win but also marked a defining moment in Ronaldo’s illustrious career, bringing his combined tally of international and club goals to 900.
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Social Media Reactions
The milestone sparked widespread reactions online. User ��������������������, posting from his X handle #ChessLordK, commented, “Even Guinness World Records knows the GOAT.”
Another user, #Famous_999_, humorously posted, “I can confirm you guys changed admin.”
Meanwhile, #HertzBiT tweeted, “Rigged WC Merchants incoming.”
However, not all reactions were celebratory. #kovacjosko stated, “Pele 5 World Cups before 900 career goals, Ronaldo’s zero World Cups before, after, and forever in his life.”
Pelé’s Legacy
A December 2022 article by the Associated Press titled “Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate” discussed Pelé’s legendary status, noting that while Pelé is the only player to win three World Cups, his official goal count is still debated. Some sources claim he scored over 1,000 goals, including friendlies, while FIFA’s official count is lower, leaving Pelé with fewer than 800 competitive goals—behind players like Ronaldo, Messi, Romário, and Josef Bican.
Despite debates over his total goals, Pelé’s impact on football remains undisputed, with his place among the sport’s greatest firmly secured.
All-Time Leading Goal Scorers
According to TalkSport, Ronaldo has scored 900 goals in 1,236 games since beginning his professional career in 2001, making him the top scorer in football history. His closest rival, Lionel Messi, has scored 838 goals in 1,069 games since 2003.
Other prolific scorers include Josef Bican, who scored over 805 goals in more than 530 games from 1931 to 1956, and Romário, who netted 772 goals in 994 matches between 1985 and 2007.
These players represent the pinnacle of football’s goal-scoring legends.
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