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– Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been recognised for his remarkable career achievements at The FIFA Best Awards of 2021.
– The 36-year-old broke the all-time record for men’s international goals when he scored a brace for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland, taking his tally to 115.
– His special award is the first to be handed out at the FIFA Best awards and it couldn’t go to a more deserving player.
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– “First of all I have to say thank you to my teammates, especially the national team during the last 2020 years,” Ronaldo said on stage in Zurich, where the event was held.
– “I never thought I would beat the record, to score 115, the record was 109, right? So, six goals ahead. I’m so proud for this special award from FIFA, an organisation I respect a lot.”
