Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's first footballer to score 800 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 800 top-level career goals when he struck twice for Manchester United in a 3-2 win over Arsenal on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo now stands alone as the first player in football history to achieve 800 career goals - a ludicrous feat that has not been matched by anyone past or present.

Ronaldo, representing English club Manchester United in the Premier League, put the team 2-1 up against Arsenal at Old Trafford to reach the remarkable milestone with a typically cool finish into the bottom corner after finding space inside the box.

Typically, he made it 801 just a few minutes later with a powerful penalty to restore a 3-2 lead for his side after being pegged back.

Ronaldo’s total number of goals has reached 801. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 450 goals for Real Madrid, 130 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus and a record 115 for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the record for most international goals (115). Manchester United beat Arsenal by 3 goals to 2.

The 36-year-old's desire to be acknowledged by all as the greatest player to ever lace up a pair of boots is well-documented and with this feat, few could argue he hasn't already achieved his aim.