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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. 

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. 

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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.

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. 

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. 

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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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