CR7's response after breaking Peles' extraordinary record for mostly goals in the official match

Similarly, he wished this himself to Pele with a message expressing admiration for the Portuguese star.

Now, though, Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction has come.

His full response:

Last week, they were filled with news and statistics, considering me the best goulsender in football history, exceeding 757 official Pelé goals. Although I am grateful for this recognition, now is the time for me to explain why I did not accept that record until this moment. My eternal and unconditional admiration for Edson Arantes do Nascimento, as my respect for 20th century football, made me consider its score 767, assuming his 9 goals for São Paulo State Team, as well as his only goal for the Brazilian military team, as the official goal. The world has changed since then and football changed, but that doesn't mean we can just erase history in our own interests. Today, as I reach 770th goal. - official in my professional career, my first words go straight to Pele. There are no players in the world who have not grown up listening to stories about his games, goals and achievements. And for that reason, I'm filled with joy and pride after I achieved the goal that put me at the top of the list of goals in the world, past Pelé record, something I could never have dreamed of as a child in Madeira. Thank you for all those who shared in this wonderful trip with me. My companions, my opponents, the fans of the world's beautiful game and, above all, family and close friends: believe me when I say I couldn't have done it without you. Now I look forward to the next games and challenges! Next record and trophy! Believe me, this story is still far from over. The future is tomorrow and there is still much to be won for Juvenus and Portugal! Join me on this journey! Forward!