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'Goals And Trophies Are Like Ketchup': Ronaldo On Receiving Special UEFA Award

By IANS News August 30, 2024 • 11:52 AM View: 926

UEFA Champions League: Portugal captain and one of the most decorated strikers in world football Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with a special award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the Champions League.

Ronaldo's achievements in Europe's premier club competition – over the course of more than 18 years – were recognised during the inaugural 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 36-team league phase draw ceremony on Thursday night at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

The former Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward has scored 140 Champions League goals in 183 appearances. Ronaldo, who is the all-time goal-scorer leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, is 11 goals clear of Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of third-placed Robert Lewandowski at the top of the scoring charts.

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