Cristiano Ronaldo kisses ‘best friends forever’ Champions League trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a special video on his social media handle as he kissed the coveted Champions League trophy and posed with it. He captioned the post “Best friends forever. 183 matches, 140 goals, 5 trophies.” The trophy has truly been ‘best friends’ with Ronaldo, who was honoured with a special award by the UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the Champions League. The ceremony took place during the inaugural 2024-25 UEFA Champions League draw on Thursday at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy in the UEFA Champions League is unparalleled, which has solidified his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. As the all-time highest goal scorer in the competition with an incredible 140 goals in 183 matches, Ronaldo has left an indelible mark on European football, with his exploits for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus contributing to his legendary status.

Watch the video here-

Best friends forever. 183 matches, 140 goals, 5 🏆 pic.twitter.com/BRUBWQ6lJN

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 30, 2024