Cristiano Ronaldo ‘issue’ addressed by Roy Keane as Man Utd legend reacts to Portugal star reaching 900-goal milestone
Roy Keane insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is still the best finisher in the world after the Portugal star hit 900 career goals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo fell to the ground in celebration after scoring his 900th professional career goal in Portugal’s Nations League win over Croatia. The Al-Nassr striker scored a typically Ronaldo-esque goal, lurking in the box and firing home with a first-time finish. Manchester United legend Roy Keane reacted to the moment after the game and was adamant that his old team-mate is still the best finisher in the world inside the 18-yard box.
WHAT KEANE SAID
Speaking on ITV Sport after the match, Keane said: “That was a bit of an issue. [Referring to his lack of impact at Euro 2024]. But (he’s reached) 900 goals. If you put the ball in those areas he’s still the best in the world.”
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Despite his history-making goal against Croatia, Ronaldo was surprisingly dropped to the bench for Portugal’s Nations League clash with Scotland on Sunday. The former Real Madrid forward is due to head back to Saudi Arabia at the start of the week as Al-Nassr countdown to their next Saudi Pro League game against Al-Ahli on September 13.
Being the mentality monster that Ronaldo is, he did not take much time to reflect on his achievement before admitting he wants another 100 goals. The 39-year-old bagged 50 times in Saudi Arabia last season and will back himself to reach his target before calling time on a phenomenal career.
Despite his history-making goal against Croatia, Ronaldo was surprisingly dropped to the bench for Portugal’s Nations League clash with Scotland on Sunday. The former Real Madrid forward is due to head back to Saudi Arabia at the start of the week as Al-Nassr countdown to their next Saudi Pro League game against Al-Ahli on September 13.
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