Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly overcome with emotion as he bagged his 900th career goal during Portugal's clash with Croatia on Thursday in a poignant milestone for the veteran striker.
The Al-Nassr star fired home just before half-time, driving the Selecao ahead in their UEFA Nations League opening fixture. Former Manchester United team-mate Diogo Dalot had initially given Roberto Martinez's team an edge, but it was Ronaldo's landmark strike that stole the headlines, despite Dalot's own goal which adjusted the half-time score to 2-1.
His latest tally marks Ronaldo's 131st international goal, supplementing the impressive 769 club-level goals he's notched up over his illustrious career.
The goal was a redeeming moment following a vexing Euro 2024 campaign wherein he witnessed a penalty saved against Slovenia.