All eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo last night, and not for the first time, as he hunted down a century of international goals in Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Sweden.
Typically, he not only reached that milestone, but passed it - and in some style. Ronaldo's brilliant brace established him as just the second male player to break through the 100-goal mark as he continues to close in on the record held in men's football by Iran legend Ali Daei (109).
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated the Portuguese via SMS in English and Portuguese immediately after the game, and the great Pele passed on his congratulations via Twitter.
They were joined by numerous FIFA legends, including beloved former team-mates such as Marcelo and Rio Ferdinand, who sent video messages to laud this modern-day phenomenon.
The FIFA President's SMS
Congratulations, Cristiano! More than 100 goals with your national team!! A fantastic record from a living legend of world football such as you are. Hope to congratulate in person soon. All the best. Gianni.
Nike on the other hand presented their gift to him in person. The present happened to be a customized boot which was labelled CR 100. The living legend was surprised on the gesture and had this to say;
“Obrigado Nike Football These boots are beautiful and I cannot wait to wear them for my next Seleções de Portugal match to celebrate my career milestone”!
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