The formidable career of Cristiano Ronaldo in soccer has captivated fans around the world for almost two decades. His unparalleled talent and numerous records have solidified his place as one of the greatest players of all time. However, as with any sport, records are meant to be broken, and a young star is poised to challenge one of Ronaldo’s long-standing achievements.
Ronaldo recently traveled to Buraydah, Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr‘s fifth game in the Saudi Pro League. In the match, Al-Nassr emerged victorious in a 5-1 win against Al-Hazm, with the Portuguese icon playing his magic on the field, contributing with two impressive assists and one goal. But just a few hours earlier, halfway across the world in Spain, a young talent by the name of Jude Bellingham had closed in on Ronaldo’s prestigious record.
Real Madrid’s 20-year-old star has equalized Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
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Representing Real Madrid, Bellingham has emerged as an unstoppable force ever since joining the club after his successful stint with Borussia Dortmund. The Englishman’s talent was undeniable, prompting Madrid to shell out a staggering $111 million to secure his services. The 20-year-old has already begun proving his worth on the pitch, most notably in the recent clash against Getafe.
In that game, Bellingham not only scored a crucial goal but also displayed nerves of steel by finding the back of the net in the fifth minute of stoppage time. This spectacular goal sealed victory for Real Madrid, concluding the match with a scoreline of 2-1 in their favor. This goal also marked his fourth consecutive match with a goal, thereby equaling a record set by Ronaldo himself.
🏁 FT: @realmadrid 2-1 @GetafeCF
⚽ Borja Mayoral 11', @JoseluMato9 47', @BellinghamJude 90+5'
#Emirates | #RealMadridGetafe pic.twitter.com/bThPlaAZxA— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 2, 2023
The Portuguese striker during his tenure with Real Madrid, set a remarkable record for scoring a goal in the first four matches for the esteemed club. This unparalleled achievement has remained untouched for fourteen years, until now. Bellingham’s extraordinary abilities and consistent goal-scoring have brought him to the brink of breaking this formidable record.
With just one more goal in the upcoming match, Bellingham will etch his name in the history books. As the anticipation builds for the next match, soccer fans worldwide will eagerly await Bellingham’s performance. As for Ronaldo, he has no immediate intentions to stop playing soccer.
Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans of retiring anytime soon
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Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of retiring anytime soon and is determined to keep playing at the highest level. The Portuguese striker recently revealed this in an interview conducted during a promotional event for cryptocurrency exchange Binance. During the interview, Ronaldo underwent a lie detector test.
One particularly intriguing question posed to CR7 was whether he plans to continue playing at his peak even in his forties. Without hesitation, Cristiano confidently responded with a resounding “Yes!”. The polygraph results confirmed that his response was indeed truthful. This serves as a testament to the unwavering mindset and determination that drives this striker to continuously perform at his very best.
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