UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has honored Cristiano Ronaldo, an all-time goalscorer in the UEFA League, with a special award. Ronaldo received this privilege in recognition of his remarkable achievements. It is a legacy of the world’s most prestigious club competition. This award ceremony took place in the inaugural 2024/25 UEFA Champions League. There are 36 teams in the league phase draw on August 29 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Special Recognition for Ronaldo
With his illustrations over a career spanning more than 18 years, Ronaldo set many milestones. Of these countless records, some are from UEFA and others lie in Real Madrid, Juventus, and de Portugal. The ex-Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United, and Juventus forward has scored 140 goals in 183 games. Data also tells about his comparative performance; he is 11 goals ahead of Lionel Messi. The same goes for Robert Lewandowski, who has 46 goals behind Ronaldo.
Unique Champions League Achievements
The long list of Ronaldo’s Champions League procurements is extensive. He has already finished seven rounds as the competition’s leading scorer. It is far more than any other player. During 2007 and 2008, his scoring prowess was on full display, and he netted eight goals.
In the Real Madrid 2017 season, he scored 15 goals; also, he was a star in the single Champions League season with 17 goals. It was in 2014 when Ronaldo scored a crucial goal in the final against Atlético de Madrid. These attainments also gained appreciation from his followers and fans. He has posted gratitude to fans on Twitter for supporting him in his fastest YouTube journey.
Ronaldo won the UEFA Champions League five times. In winning, one credit goes to Manchester United, and four credits go to Real Madrid. All achievements make him the first player to do this since 1992 when the competition rebranded. He is the only player to score in three separate Champions League finals (2008, 2014, 2017). Another unique record is the longest scoring streak in Champions League History. In eleven consecutive matches from June 2017 to April 2018, he holds the tag of longest scoring streak.
Remarkable Records and Ronaldo’s Dedication
Ronaldo has scored eight hat-tricks in the competition. Apart from the Champions League, he has always been a leading scorer, with 145 goals in 197 appearances. He is a prolific scorer in men’s international football with 130 goals in 212 appearances. He is a role model for footballers worldwide and an inspiration to many people. His excellence and dedication are motivating to be disciplined humans all over the globe.
