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Al-Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq Club – SAFF Roshn Saudi Pro League 2022-23 Cristiano Ronaldo warms up prior the Al-Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq Club during the Match Day 14 of the SAFF Roshn Saudi Pro League 2022-23 at Mrsool Park Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Mrsool Park Stadium Saudi Arabia PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xStringerx 2023.01.22_PSI03235.GS.WEST_HOA_000503
When it comes to records in soccer, two names go hand-in-hand, Cristiano Ronaldo and his arch-rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League after failing to get a transfer to the top European soccer club. However, the soccer legend is still making history by scoring goals sparking a debate among fans over social media.
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Ronaldo got to a disastrous start in Saudi Arabia, failing to score in the first few games. But on Friday, the Portuguese superstar created history by scoring a hat trick, making fans react as he set two records. The first was crossing 500 league goals, and the second was scoring a hat trick in the 14th consecutive year.
Fans react to unique feat by Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo is the name that goes with longevity and consistency in soccer. He has been delivering goals since he started playing soccer. After becoming the highest-ever goal scorer last year, Ronaldo achieved a unique feat on Thursday when he scored all four goals for Al Nassr in a game against Al Wehda.
Soccer fans were soon to react on social media, and some sparked the debate between Ronaldo and Messi. The fans praised Ronaldo for his longevity and consistency. Some fans labeled the former Real Madrid superstar as GOAT, hailing him for the unique feat. “Aging like fine wine,” wrote one fan.
Aging like fine wine https://t.co/By7GKxAUsU
— BIG D4DY (@d4dyj) February 9, 2023
The best that there is, the best that there will ever be, the 8th wonder of the world, the greatest athlete in the history of all sports & entertainments, the most electrifying sportman in the world. Ronaldo the GOAT.
— Ismail Waziri (@ZMwaziri) February 9, 2023
We count his goals by hattrick. Al hattrick. The goat
— Still zico (@isaacZeeco) February 9, 2023
Inevitable. https://t.co/HUjJBg4LVy
— 🕷SKYLER 🇶🇦🕸 (@UTDSkyler) February 9, 2023
This is ridiculoushttps://t.co/8mVCepeqt8
— Hemant Chwdhury (@HemantOkram) February 9, 2023
Longevity https://t.co/eiDYfA1dEB
— Emperor Ezzien🕵♂️ (@Ezzienhower) February 9, 2023
But it wasn’t the only case, as some Messi fans entered the discussion, sparking the GOAT debate again. Some fans pointed out that the player now plays in the easy league and can score as many goals as he can in a game, and no one should be surprised. One fan reminded he still has two fewer Balon d’Ors than his arch-rival Messi despite breaking goal-scoring records.
He is now playing in farmers league. Don't be surprised if he scores 10 goals in one match
— Cliff Chiduku (@ChifChiduku) February 9, 2023
And still 2 golden boots and 2 balloon d'ors behind Messi.
Nah, this is pure luck!— 𝐽𝑜𝑠𝒉 (@thejoshjam) February 9, 2023
He's a finished player who scores a super hat-trick against a club fighting relegation 😂😂😂
— #دك_مدريد ᴹᴬᴶᴱᴰ𓅇 (@i8u9i) February 9, 2023
The fans will keep sparking debates now and then as Ronaldo and Messi will keep scoring goals and winning honors till they decide to hang up their boots. It is a blessing for this generation that they are witnessing the two best soccer players taking the field.
Ronaldo crosses 500 league goals
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The former Manchester United superstar achieved another milestone in his club career when he scored the opening goal against Al Wehda. He came into the game with 499 league goals, and when he scored with his left foot in the 21st minute, the player entered the 500 league goals club.
He followed the record-breaking goal by scoring another three, taking him to 503 league goals. It is an insane achievement for the Portuguese, and it will be interesting to see where he finishes in the goal tally once he retires from soccer.
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