It was yet another glorious moment for one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the round leather game, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Thursday night, August 29, 2024 as he was recognized as Champions League all time leading goal scorer.
The award was handed over to him during the draw for the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League. With a total of 140 goals in 184 games.
Besides just the goals, Ronaldo has set a high standard in the Champions League with lots of records already.
For instance, he has the most hat trick in Champions League with 8 hat tricks, the most away goals with 63 goals, most goals in a single season with 17 goals, most goals in the Champions League knockout stage with 67 goals
He holds the record with the most free kick goals with 12 goals, most penalty goals with 19 goals, most goals in the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals with 25, 13 and 4 goals respectively.
Also, he has the most champions league appearance with 183 appearances, most games won with 115 games, the most assist with 42 assists and equally the first player to reach 100 Champions League wins.
Reacting to the award, Cristiano Ronaldo had this to say; “Honored to receive this award from @ChampionsLeague for being the all-time top scorer of the competition. Grateful for all the support along the way! Thank you“.
Meanwhile, the most recent award by Ronaldo has once again triggered the unending debate as to who is the greatest of all time between him and his perennial rival, Lionel Messi.
Well, big congrats to Cristiano Ronaldo, you have demonstrated that with hardwork, dedication and determination, that one can actually achieve whatever he or she desires and dreams of.
