The Portuguese broke the deadlock in Juventus’s Serie A game against Udinese, in doing so equalling the Brazilian’s career record of 757 goals.
Ronaldo bagged the opener for Pirlo in the 31st minute, striking a thunderous shot further he sparkled on the field when he set up Federico Chiesa for the second goal of the night soon into the second half.
The Portuguese bagged his brace in the 70th minute which saw him take his official goal tally to 758 goals.
Monster Ronaldo, Greatest of all Time🐐 I stan an unrivaled god🙅🙅
If we are to by claims of Pele scoring 757 career goals, he's equalled it tonight👑👑 pic.twitter.com/ZQBFtAOvSN— JESM™ (@mossuccess) January 3, 2021
CRISTIANO RONALDO'S 758TH GOAL OVERTAKING PELE'S OFFICIAL GOAL TALLY OF 757.https://t.co/Wn3WMR2uGn
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) January 3, 2021
Ronaldo scored twice in the 4-1 victory over Udinese in Turin on Sunday to keep the pressure on the top four in Serie A.
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo nears one of the most significant record held by Pele.
The Portuguese is just four goals away from surpassing Pele’s official goals scored tally.
Pele has smashed 767 goals for country and club, whereas, Juve star Ronaldo has scored 763 goals. Lionel Messi is not far behind in the list as he has scored 713 goals for Barcelona and Argentina.