Hours After 125 Goal Milestone, Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Portugal Rugby Team Captain With a Classy Gesture

Published 10/14/2023, 12:05 PM EDT

After a thrilling bout of domestic action, Cristiano Ronaldo boarded a flight to Portugal to engage in international duties. Today, the Al Nassr star played a pivotal role in securing an impressive victory against Slovakia, marking an extraordinary milestone of 125 goals in the process. But what made headlines wasn’t just his on-field achievement but also his gracious meeting with the Portugal rugby team captain.

Age is just a number for the Portuguese superstar who even at 38 still continues to set new benchmarks in soccer.

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Portugal’s rugby team captain

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Following his team’s 3-2 victory over Slovakia, Ronaldo took some time to meet with another sports athlete from his beloved country. The 38-year-old met Tomás Appleton, the captain of Portugal’s national rugby team. The 30-year-old rugby star came to watch CR7 in action at Estadio do Dragão stadium.

Pictures surfaced that showed both the skipper of their respective sport exchanging their signed jerseys with each other. Likewise, Appleton shared glimpses of his meeting with Ronaldo on his Instagram account. Aside from sharing snaps, the 30-year-old even wrote a heartfelt caption that read, “With the [GOAT emoji].”

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Indeed, greatness recognizes greatness, and it’s a proud moment for the people of Portugal to witness the meeting of their country’s icons in such a classy gesture. While CR7 must be pleased with Appleton’s heartwarming caption, the rugby star, on the other hand, must be thrilled to see the Al Nassr star reach a 125-goal milestone.

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A 125-goal milestone for CR7

Portugal managed to clinch a resounding 3-2 victory against Slovakia. An 18th-minute strike from PSG star Goncalo Ramos and a brace from Ronaldo, which included a penalty and an easy tap-in, helped Roberto Martinez’s side win. His two goals in this fixture have helped him reach a 125-goal milestone for Portugal.

This remarkable number still keeps him as the top-scorer in international soccer. Furthermore, this win has helped the Lusos book their place in the 2024 UEFA Euros. Certainly, Ronaldo will be looking to increase this number even more in the prestigious competition.

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek's love for soccer began during his childhood days when he spent most of his time playing and watching the sport. His early exposure to soccer earned him many accolades at district and zonal levels, making him a true sports enthusiast.

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Hours After 125 Goal Milestone, Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Portugal Rugby Team Captain With a Classy Gesture

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Portugal’s rugby team captain

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A 125-goal milestone for CR7