Cristiano Ronaldo missed numerous chances to score his 700th club career goal during Manchester United's 3-2 narrow win against Omonia Nicosia in their Europa League clash on Thursday. The Portuguese icon's struggles have sparked a massive outburst, with arch-rival Lionel Messi's fans trolling the 37-year-old star for a frustrating night at the GSP Stadium.
Although Manchester United registered a narrow 3-2 victory against Omonia in their Europa League clash on Thursday, it was a frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese talisman missed several opportunities to reach his 700th goal in his club career, and arch-rival Lionel Messi fans are relishing the iconic striker's growing frustrations.
The World will absolutely go crazy if Messi hits 700 goals before Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/5qu1WEfiCc
— Liam (@ThatWasMessi)Manchester United trailed the seventh-best team in Cyprus at half-time after a defensive disaster. Even though the Red Devils turned things around after the interval through substitutes Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, there was still time for more distressing defending to allow Omonia to score again.
Ronaldo, who was trying to score his 700th club career goal but never seemed to be able to despite numerous opportunities coming the 37-year-old's way, was the most obvious focal point of Manchester United's troubles. The five-time Ballon d'Or was reduced to wailing into the clouds when he attempted and failed to curl one inside the far post in injury time following a magnificent Cruyff turn.
In all, Ronaldo had eight attempts at goal yet hit the target with just one. The Portugal superstar didn't seem to be particularly relieved by his assistance in what turned out to be a third United goal that was shockingly crucial (and Rashford's second, which was incredibly impressive).
Although Manchester United registered a win, Ronaldo's frustrating night became fodder for trolls as several Lionel Messi fans mocked the Portuguese icon for missing out on a golden chance to reach 700 goals in his club career.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi currently has 691 goals in his club career. Fans believe the Argentinian superstar will reach the 700th goal landmark before Ronaldo, who is one goal shy from the milestone.
Here's a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
Ronaldo trying to get 700 club goals pic.twitter.com/aMexai9dYQ
— N.dot (@neeI1103)United players tryna get Ronaldo to #700
pic.twitter.com/q8m6cFfASx
Ronaldo accidentally giving an assist in search of his 700 career goal 🤣🤣
— Emkay Jnr Sarkcess❄️📸 (@emkay_jnr)Messi at 691 club goals
Ronaldo at 699 club goals
Who will get 700 first?
Ronaldo has missed at least 3 easy goals tonight. pic.twitter.com/4XTfHK0J9p
The day Ronaldo scores his 700 goal nizonya misunu. I don't care if it's a penalty, handball or a tap in pic.twitter.com/YhSdIh3Q5R
— PABLO (@WonderMahlobo)Messi is going to hit 700 club goals (9 away) before Ronaldo 😂😂
— . (@messialltime)I’m on my knees begging and crying for Messi to reach 700 club goals before Ronaldo
— Alex. (@alexfrco)Dear 700,
what has Ronaldo done to you??
Messi 691
Ronaldo 699
I'm taking Messi to reach 700 first
Commentator said the race to 700 club goals should comfortably be for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo - 699.
Messi - 691.
Messi scoring 9 before Ronaldo scores 1 isn't actually far fetched the way this season has gone.
The race to 700 is very very close. Ronaldo on 699 and Messi on 691. https://t.co/iRnNfosUO5
— The Football Index 🎙 ⚽ (@TheFootballInd)Messi will probably reach 700 club goals before Ronaldo at this point.
— S.S (@8bdrszn)Even 'two yrs back' Ronaldo could have scored 4 goals today
Messi probably reaches 700 before him
ETH not surely gonna play him in PL. 😑😑
Messi has 691 and Ronaldo 699 all-time club goals.
Imagine if Messi hits the 700 goal-mark before Ronaldo and that's possible before the WC.
Messi(691) might actually hit 700 goals before Ronaldo (699). My god was Ronaldo shit
— Chilavert (GK) #67 (@67Chilavert)Messi - 691 Goals. Ronaldo-699 Goals and yet Messi gonna reach 700 first at this rate.
— Nish (@nishant_mundhra)Seriously Messi is gonna clock 700 goals faster than Ronaldo if he keeps on missing such obvious chances😒
Its only a 691 for Messi and a 699 for Ronaldo but🥺😣
With Ronaldo I’ve never seen anything like it. Absolute curse. I wouldn’t say he’s finished what o would say he’s had a bad evening. Everything just going wrong for him at the moment. But Ronaldo with 699 and Messi with 691. Race to 700 club goals 👀🤣 pic.twitter.com/LAMBMXlgpy
— Omar Ibrahim 🇦🇺 (@Ibzi10_)