'The GOAT': Virat Kohli hails Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United star completes 700 club goals

Cristiano Ronaldo finally brought an end to his long-standing drought as he scored his first goal of the season in the Premier League for Manchester United.

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The Portuguese forward scored the decisive goal for United in their 2-1 win over Everton

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With his goal, Ronaldo also went on to achieve yet another special feat in his legendary career as he became the first player ever to complete 700 goals in his club career.

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Ronaldo came on as a substitute early on against Everton and looked in a good rhythm. He latched on to a pass from Casemiro in the second half and fired it past Everton keeper

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Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli also took to social media to hail the Portuguese forward as the GOAT of the game

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Kohli reacted to a post shared by Ronaldo on Instagram post United's 2-1 win. "Great win guys! Another step in the right direction! #WeStandUnited," Ronaldo had written while sharing a picture on Instagram.

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"GOAT 700," Kohli wrote in the comments section.

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Ronaldo is Real Madrid's all-time top-scorer with 450 goals for the Spanish club and scored 101 gals for Juventus in his two seasons at the club.

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