Former Manchester United and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been honored by UEFA as the all-time top scorer in the Champions League.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Portuguese, currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, received the prestigious recognition for his impressive 140 goals in 183 matches throughout his Champions League career.
The award was presented on Thursday, during the season-opening gala and the draw for the 2024-2025 Champions League, the first edition to feature 36 teams and eliminate the traditional group stage.
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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, while presenting the award to Ronaldo, highlighted his contribution to the most prestigious club tournament in world football.
He said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation.
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“His extraordinary goal scoring achievements in the competition seem destined to stand the test of time, posing a remarkable challenge for future generations to surpass.
“His sustained excellence at the highest level is a testament to his relentless pursuit of both team and individual honours.
“Over more than two decades, he has continuously evolved and refined his game while preserving a youthful passion for scoring and celebrating goals.
“His professionalism, work ethic, dedication and ability to shine on the grandest stage are qualities that football players everywhere should aspire to emulate.”
