Cristiano Ronaldo: David Beckham sends Man United star classy Instagram message after career milestone

• Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to hit the 700-goal mark for club football on Sunday, October 9
• The veteran striker achieved the milestone while in action for Manchester United against Everton at Goodison Park
• David Beckham is among thousands of football fans who took the time to pay tribute to Ronaldo after the milestone

Manchester United legend David Beckham has sent Cristiano Ronaldo a classy Instagram message after the veteran forward hit a new career milestone.

Ronaldo became the first player to reach the 700-goal mark for club football on Sunday, October 9.

The 37-year-old earned the achievement after he found the back of the net in United's 2-1 win over Everton in a tough Premier League clash played at Goodison Park.

Despite starting from the bench, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner made the most out of his introduction in the first half of the clash.

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With the score still 1-1, Ronaldo was introduced in the first half to replace Anthony Martial, who was injured.

The Portuguese talisman made an instant impact as he slotted the ball home from Casemiro's brilliant pass to make it 2-1.

Neither side could find the back of the net in the second half, with Ronaldo's goal moments before the interval earning United a crucial win.

The goal also earned the former Real Madrid attacker a place in the history books as he became the first player to his 700 career goals at the club level ahead of Lionel Messi.

David Beckham sends Ronaldo Instagram message

Fans were quick to take some time to send Cristiano Ronaldo special messages after his latest achievement.

Beckham, a United legend in his own right, was among the football fans who spared some time to pay tribute to Ronaldo.

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The ex-footballer shared a photo of Ronaldo in a Sporting Lisbon jersey with the message:

"Where it all started."

Meanwhile, the Portugal legend will be looking to add to his tally when the Red Devils play Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday, October 14.