Cristiano Ronaldo to Receive Special UEFA Award: Celebrating a Legacy of Champions League Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, will receive a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. The award recognizes Ronaldo’s exceptional contribution to the UEFA Champions League, where he holds the record for most goals scored. With an impressive 140 goals in 183 matches, Ronaldo has left an indelible mark on the tournament, having played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. His goal-scoring prowess has seen him finish as the top scorer in a single Champions League campaign seven times, earning him the Golden Boot on seven occasions out of his 18 participations. UEFA President Ceferin acknowledged Ronaldo’s remarkable achievement, praising him as ‘one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation.’