Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo continues to set personal records, snatching the title of “best scorer in professional football” with his hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (3-2) in the English Premier League.
Ronaldo scored his hat-trick in the 12th, 38th and 81st minutes, becoming the “highest scorer in history” in official matches, raising his tally to 807 goals, breaking the previous record of 805 set by the Austrian Czechoslovakian. Joseph Betson.
This is Ronaldo’s second hat-trick in United colors since his first season with him in January 2008; That means, after 14 years and 59 days, he is 59th in his career with the clubs he defends (Sporting, United, Real Madrid and Juventus).
Ronaldo equalized in the 12th minute with a superb shot at Old Trafford, then converted a Jordan Sancho cross into the net to make it 2–1, past Pitcairn 2–1. Celebrations of hitting the winning goal with the head.
This is Ronaldo’s 59th goal in a match, but this is the first time he has joined United since returning to the club in 2008. (1 – 1 round trip).
Ronaldo wrote on his Instagram account: “I’m very happy with my first hat – trick victory after returning (Old Trafford)! We have proven. ”
The title “Historic Scorer” raises controversy following the Czech Federation’s claim that Betson’s total of 821 goals was reviewed by statistics, and that both Brazilians Pele and Romario have scored more than a thousand goals in their careers. Statistics include amateur contests and unofficial contests and friendly contests.
United coach Ralph Ronnick, who was stunned by Ronaldo’s performance, joked, “It looks like we’ll give him a leave of absence to go to Portugal every week.” Because he always comes back with brilliance … he definitely made a difference with his three goals and excellent play. Spurs coach Antonio Conte also praised Ronaldo: “This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s great game. Unfortunately, I know him well, so I’m not surprised what he did. We are talking about a player with Lionel Messi, they are the best in the world in my opinion. We are talking about a decisive player who is there when his team needs him. Big congratulations to him; Because at this age he gives that performance. In this state of mind, with the desire to win, you have to send a big congratulations to the opponent.