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Cristiano Ronaldo's Historic Victory Over Germany: A New Milestone

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A Historic Triumph for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved nearly every accolade in football, yet one significant hurdle remained: defeating Germany. This changed dramatically when the Portuguese superstar led his team to victory in the Nations League semi-final held in Munich, finally overcoming his long-standing struggles against the Germans.


An Unforgettable Night of Records

This victory not only secured Portugal's place in the final but also elevated Ronaldo's international goal tally to an impressive 137 in 220 matches, contributing to his overall career total of 937 goals, all of which are records in men's football. Even at 40 years old, he continues to set new benchmarks.


Overcoming Past Struggles Against Germany

Before this match, Germany was the only national team Ronaldo had never defeated, suffering five consecutive losses throughout his career. Portugal's last win against them dated back to Euro 2000. With this latest victory, his record against Germany now stands at one win in six encounters, finally breaking the curse.


Mixed Results Against Other Top Teams

While Germany has been a consistent challenge for Ronaldo, France has handed him four international defeats. However, Portugal's memorable victory in the Euro 2016 final against France has somewhat balanced the scales, with three draws also recorded, including one loss in a penalty shootout.


From Drought to Dominance

Prior to this match, Ronaldo's record against Germany was disappointing, with only one goal in 450 minutes. Now, he has scored two in 540 minutes, averaging a goal every 270 minutes. Interestingly, he has thrived against German clubs in European competitions, netting an impressive 28 goals in 26 Champions League matches.


What Lies Ahead for the Football Icon?

Ronaldo is set to play in the Nations League final against either France or Spain, who are set to clash in Stuttgart. However, uncertainty looms over his club career. After spending two and a half years at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, his contract is expiring this summer, leading to speculation about his future. A cryptic social media post hinted at a potential departure, stating, "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all."


Chasing the 1,000-Goal Milestone

With 937 goals to his name, Ronaldo needs just 63 more to reach the elusive 1,000-goal mark, a feat no player has officially achieved. While Pele and Romario claimed to have surpassed this milestone, their counts included unofficial friendly matches. If Ronaldo maintains his performance, having scored 35 goals last season, he could reach this landmark in under two years. If anyone can achieve this, it's undoubtedly him.


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