Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after inspiring Juventus to emerge Italian Super Cup champions

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after inspiring Juventus to emerge Italian Super Cup champions

- Cristiano Ronaldo was on the score-sheet in Juventus 2-0 win over Napoli in the Super Cup final

- The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has now won four incredible titles since joining the Old Lady

- Ronaldo has expressed delight having won his fourth silverware in Italy

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Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed delight having won the 2021 Italian Super Cup title with Juventus following their 1-0 win over Napoli in the final.

The striker opened the scoring in the 64th minute after the ball found its way to him off a corner kick, with the superstar side-footing the ball into the net from close range.

Alvaro Morata then scored in stoppage-time to ensure the Old Lady win the title in style and Ronaldo who has now scored 760 career goals is delighted with the victory.

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CR7 has now won four titles in Italy since joining Juventus in 2018, with two Serie A titles as well as two Super Cup titles.

He said:

"Very happy with my 4th title in Italy. We are back! This is the Juve we love, this is the team we trust and this is the spirit that will lead to the wins we want! Well done, guys!"

Ronaldo is now the highest goal-scoring footballer of all-time following his strike against Napoli in the Super Cup final

The 35-year-old has now scored 760 goals for club and country - more than any other player in the history of the round leather game.

Incredible Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after inspiring Juventus to emerge Italian Super Cup champions
Cristiano Ronaldo delighted to win fourth title in Italy. Photo: Miguel Medina
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The five-time Ballon D'or winner surpassed Pele a few weeks ago and equaled Josef Biscan's record following his brace against Sassuolo to make it 759 career goals.

Ronaldo reached the 760-goal tally in 1040 appearances including the 450 goals for Real Madrid, 118 for Manchester United, 102 for Portugal, 85 for Juventus and five for Sporting Lisbon.

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However, the great Pele still believes he has scored more goals than any other player, claiming he has a total of 1,283 strikes which some of them were not documented.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester United fans have been sent into a meltdown after Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to drop have a huge transfer hint on Instagram.

Ronaldo, who is facing an uncertain future at Juventus, has been widely linked with a transfer move away from the Serie A giants.

Even at 35 years of age, the Portuguese talisman is still going strong, shining for Juve amid a difficult season under Andrea Pirlo.

Amid this development, Ronaldo has moved to follow Man United on Instagram, sparking rumours he is plotting a sensational return to the club.

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