Ronaldo on scoring his 900th career goal: 'It was emotional'

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Croatia at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Croatia at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)


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LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 900th career goal in Portugal's Nations League victory over Croatia. The star forward found the net in the 34th minute at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon. It was the 131st goal of his international career. The goal put Portugal up 2-0. Croatia later made it 2-1. He is the first man to reach the 900-goal milestone in official matches for club and country.

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