England’s Manchester United team congratulated former club footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, who scored his 100th and 101st international goals for Portugal. “Congratulations to @Cristiano for a century of international goals for the @SelecaoPortugal #MUFC #Nations League,” read the tweet from the club’s official Twitter user. Fans were quick to call for Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, where the Portuguese developed as a top-tier player under Sir Alex Ferguson, before being sold to Spanish club Real Madrid for a club record fee. The 35-year-old now has a contract with Italian Juventus, which has not dampened the enthusiasm of United fans, as is apparent from the reactions.
congratulations to @Christian in a century of international goals for @SelecaoPortugal #MUFC #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/y3kvqRi6Ki
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2020
“TAKE IT HOME,” a fan tweeted in response to the club’s congratulatory post.
BRING IT HOME pic.twitter.com/vqIysMKxss
– Kardi (@Utdkardi) September 8, 2020
This was followed by a similar message from other fans, who encouraged the club to “make it happen.”
Last Dance? It would be good pic.twitter.com/J5NYxAxAaq
– Kevin King (@KevinVerdoK) September 8, 2020
make it happen
One last dance@Man Utd pic.twitter.com/zWOGKNsfIP– Mario (@utd_mario) September 8, 2020
Popular Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand also praised Ronaldo more, expressing this in a video posted on the official FIFA World Cup Twitter account. “Some players don’t even score 100 goals in their entire career. This isn’t even about their club goals, this is just the national team. It’s crazy.”
“Some players don’t even score 100 goals in their entire career. This isn’t even about their club goals, this is just the national team. It’s crazy.”
@ rioferdy5 | @Christian | @Man Utd | @selecaoportugal pic.twitter.com/22oMFbnNfb
– FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 8, 2020
Ronaldo is now the second player to have scored more than 100 international goals. Former Iranian footballer Ali Daei leads the charts with 109 goals.
The Portuguese footballer is followed by Ferenc Puskas and Godfrey Chitalu in third and fourth positions, with the pair scoring 84 and 79 goals respectively.
Portugal is currently at the top of their group with six points, with France in second place. Sweden and Croatia are placed in third and fourth place.
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