Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Pele's all-time goal record after brace vs Udinese

In his social media post prior to end of 2020, Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo h promised he would give his all on field in coming year. Indeed, he h finished off his season as highest goal scorer across top five European leagues. And five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued his fine form in first game of year, overtaking Brazil football great Pele’s official goal tally.

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Juventus vs Udinese: Cristia Ronaldo goals sees him past Pele goal record 

Juventus were up against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday. Andrea Pirlo’s men have stumbled since start of current campaign with AC Milan maintaining a firm hold at top of standings. But Turin-based outfit mand to bag a scintillating victory courtesy of a brace from Ronaldo.

35-year-old winger bagged opener for Pirlo in 31st minute, striking a thunderous shot. Portuguese forward furr sparkled on field when he set up Federico Chiesa for second goal of night soon into second half. Ronaldo bagged his brace in 70th minute which saw him take his official goal tally to 758 goals.

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Cristia Ronaldo beats Pele goal record, shy of two goals to overtake Bican 

Interestingly, Brazil great Pele regarded arguably greatest footballer in world, has racked up 757 goals officially during his decorated career. Ronaldo is w a goal ahe of three-time World Cup winner. Ar two goals will see former Real Mrid superstar move up to first spot to officially become player with most goals in history of football.

Currently, Josef Bican les charts with 759 goals to his credit. Interestingly, Ronaldo les Serie A goalscoring charts this season with 14 goals in 11 appearances. Apart from Ronaldo and Chiesa, Paulo Dybala rounded up a scintillating victory for Allianz Stium outfit with his effort in injury time of game.

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Juventus to play Serie A leers AC Milan next 

Despite victory, Juventus are yet to cut down point-deficit at top. defending Serie A champions have tched up 27 points in 14 games, sitting at fifth spot in competition. AC Milan occupy top spot with 36 points to ir credit and come up against Juventus next on Wednesday.  

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Im courtesy: Cristia Ronaldo Twitter