For Cristiano Ronaldo, it was a “tremendous honour” to win the Special Best Award from FIFA, he said on Monday.
FIFA awarded the Portugal star this trophy in recognition of him becoming the highest-scoring men’s player in international football history.
Ronaldo broke this record, that former Iran hero Ali Daei had previously set, in September. That was when he scored his 110th goal for his country. He has since taken his tally up to 115.
Ronaldo – It Was a Tremendous Honour to Win the Special Best Award
FIFA unveiled the special accolade for the 36-year-old during The Best Awards ceremony in Zurich.
And in response, the attacker has now expressed his delight at winning the trophy on social media.
“Winning The FIFA Special Best Award is a tremendous honor and a huge privilege,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
“The fact that such a relevant institution chose to recognize me as the Top Goalscorer in the history of FIFA competitions is, for me, the pinnacle of my individual achievements in representation of my beloved country.
“Now, it’s up to me to turn this award into extra fuel and motivation to help achieving all our goals at Manchester United for this season, as well as to the upcoming play-off matches in March, so that Portugal can be at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and we can all keep writing this amazing story together.
“Last but not least, a special word to all the tremendous players that represented Portugal by my side over the last two decades, and to all the international players that I faced so many times all around the globe. Your talent, your professionalism and your quality always contributed to make me a better player.”
