Cristiano Ronaldo was delighted as he received an award for being the all-time highest scorer in the Champions League.
Ronaldo, who has found the net 140 times in the competition, was given the prize ahead of the inaugural League Phase draw in Monaco.
After receiving the award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, Ronaldo said: 'For me it's a pleasure to be here. This award means a lot to me. The Champions League is the highest in football, the records speak for itself but to play in that competition is special. It's great to be here, I have nice memories when I come to Monaco for this gala.
Although Ronaldo is no longer playing in the Champions League as he is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, he has fond memories of the competition.
'Our life is memories and I have very good ones. Let's see what the future brings. We always mention the first one, it's the most special. I remember when I was in Manchester, I scored in the final, missed a penalty and it was so special.'
As he alluded to, Ronaldo won the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008 as the Red Devils defeated Chelsea on penalties in the final.
He won the competition on four occasions with Real Madrid - in 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Ronaldo also played in the Champions League for Juventus.
Lionel Messi, who has enjoyed a rivalry with Ronaldo throughout his career, is the second highest scorer in Champions League history with 129 goals.
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is in third place with 94 goals.
Cobbklnpz
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stone face Ronaldo
voebeipsuy
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Your Insecurity is on display when every time there’s an article about Ronaldo you have to bring in Messi, so he isn’t hidden by Ronaldo’s massive shadow
What shadow Messi has more more ballon d ors golden boots trophies players of the tournament awards more man on the matches more goals per game
GaddafiJamal
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Messi have to be compere with Lewandowski no but the goat
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You Actually Exhibited Your Foolishness Online, Thank You🤧🤮💔🤦♂️
GaddafiJamal
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Very correct because without world cup one can become the best player in the world but without UCL one cannot become the best in the world in this era.
Ronaldo Didn’t Win The UCL In 2013 But Won The Best Player Award.. You’re Clearly Dumb🤧🤮💔🤦♂️
GaddafiJamal
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UCL is the highest soccer event because without world cup you can become the world best but without UCL you cannot become world best is this era.
Visitors & Nonsense🤧🤮💔🤦♂️
josklnrsty
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congratulations Goat 🐐
with the help of FIFA
debdimpsu
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GOATS, true footballer achieve award without help from fifa.
TeddyBrowne
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UCL is the highest soccer event because without world cup you can become the world best but without UCL you cannot become world best is this era.
wtf u talking about bro ?
Yodbekmry
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Stop it mate,US don't consider football as football and still you're praising Messi shut it up man
you are the one fooling yourself mate...wethwr soccer or football, the are all the same...now ask yourself a simple question....is it same fifa that governs European fifa also governs america soccer?....are the guided by same rules?..when you realise the answer to these two questions...you will stop being daft.... football and soccer are both same sports...is just like saying cookies and biscuits aren't the same. cookies is widely used in the US just like soccer is used....while biscuits is widely used in Britain just as football is used in Europe. so mr man messi went to maimi to win the leauge from bottom to top.....a huge champion effect!!...I know maimi topping the leauge the pepper cr7 fans [Crylaugh][Crylaugh].
dabbimnr
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meanwhile
Mapabeimru
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UCL is the highest soccer event because without world cup you can become the world best but without UCL you cannot become world best is this era.
That an illiterate comment world cup’s are won by World Cup nationals not by Messi 🤪
Mapabeimru
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Respect him losers fan
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Your Insecurity is on display when every time there’s an article about Ronaldo you have to bring in Messi, so he isn’t hidden by Ronaldo’s massive shadow
Wandostyz
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congratulations Goat 🐐
huzbdklru
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Messi went to inter Miami to win the league for them from bottom to top on the table from relegation to champion Messi effect the champion effect
Stop it mate,US don't consider football as football and still you're praising Messi shut it up man
huzbdklru
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Messi in Miami really does us really football..
Nikklause
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Messi went to inter Miami to win the league for them from bottom to top on the table from relegation to champion Messi effect the champion effect
Nikklause
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Respect him losers fan
zecdlmop
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Cristiano said ucl is the highest footballing event, but my question is why was he crying during the world cup when he was knocked out of the world cup if world cup is not important? Cristiano won 5 ULC but Modric, kroos have won 6 each.
Very correct because without world cup one can become the best player in the world but without UCL one cannot become the best in the world in this era.
zecdlmop
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UCL is the highest soccer event because without world cup you can become the world best but without UCL you cannot become world best is this era.
Oloyedefemi3
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Messi have to be compere with Lewandowski no but the goat
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It's simple. Ronaldo should win a world cup. Or if that's too much, he should win best player at the world cup. Then he can open his mouth to bark at Messi. Messi has always been head and shoulders above everyone else. Including Ronaldo.
kingmills
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congrats to our GOAT you've really done alot for the history of football ❤️❤️
putimopruy
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Cristiano said ucl is the highest footballing event, but my question is why was he crying during the world cup when he was knocked out of the world cup if world cup is not important? Cristiano won 5 ULC but Modric, kroos have won 6 each.
Hutclnoprt
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congratulations Baba
OFFICIAL88
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Congratulations 👏
Truthishere
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UEFA couldn't wait any longer for Messi to catch up with the goat...Haaland whom they believed in also is inconsistent so they had no choice than to give him...Thanks for giving me pleasure my goat!!
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Messi needs no catch up and would have easily overtaken if he wanted to. One was rejected and chased out of Europe while the other rejected Europe to enjoy his holiday after conquering Europe and completing football. Know this and know peace!
vihacelpy
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Huaaeklort
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congratulations brother Man
Bedilpyz
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អត់លុយទេបង
licbdnstz
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He thought it’s balon d’Or
CHICKIESMP
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are there in love ?
showkeyd
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Messi have to be compere with Lewandowski no but the goat
vusadkmnty
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Congratulations Well deserved
showkeyd
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the goat
Yuebemsuy
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God bless you Bro
Yapalmotyz
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the has been , always me me me.
Yapalmotyz
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trying so hard to be relevant 😪 🤧
Catiltuz
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king of football
Weeaelmnru
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no, the world cup is the highest in footballing history interms of views and relevance
ORUVAL3
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UEFA couldn't wait any longer for Messi to catch up with the goat...Haaland whom they believed in also is inconsistent so they had no choice than to give him...Thanks for giving me pleasure my goat!!
Vuaadklm
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you are the best
Teebless
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I love this man. He is the record breaker🫡💡
hazabmpsuz
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Goat 🐐
fekelopty
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CR7 u remain the best for all times boss ❤️❤️
omochris
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Salute to CR7 the G.O.A.T!!!
Tiycekruz
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the goat you will forever live in our heart CR7 [ballon ❤️
Harnandez080
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U deserve it my sir ❤️🔥🥰
jotcrsuyz
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The goat 🐐
vonairy
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The real goat ❤️❤️