Cristiano Ronaldo Picks Prestigious Award From Sir Alex Ferguson Moments Before Man United vs Newcastle

• Cristiano Ronaldo's recent career milestone saw him pick an award moments before Man United's clash with Newcastle
• The star forward earned the award for recently becoming the first player to 700 club goals in his 20-year-career
• Ronaldo inked his name into history books with his strike during Man United's Premier League meeting with Everton
• Elsewhere, David de Gea was also honoured alongside the Portuguese talisman for making his 500th appearance for United

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in an incredible moment before Man United's Premier League clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 16.

This is after the veteran forward picked a prestigious award handed to him by legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The award was in recognition of Ronaldo's recent career milestone achieved during the Red Devils' encounter against Everton last weekend.

At the time, the Portuguese star became the first footballer to reach 700 career goals at the club level.

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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner achieved the feat after he came off the bench to score his side's winner moments before the break.

The biggest chunk of Ronaldo's goal haul was scored during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he netted 450 times for Real Madrid.

The United star scored 101 goals for Juventus and five times for his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.

At Old Trafford, the 37-year-old has scored 144 goals and still counting.

David de Gea honoured

Meanwhile, David de Gea was also honoured with an award moments before Man United's clash with Newcastle.

The Spaniard picked his award from Fergie and was honoured for hitting a landmark with the Red Devils.

Erik ten Hag's decision to name De Gea in the lineup meant the keeper was in line to play his 500th game for the Red Devils.

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The Spain international joined the Premier League giants back in 2011 and has gone on to cement his place as the club's No.1.

Mascot copies Ronaldo celebration

Earlier, Sports Brief reported there was a viral moment prior to the clash between Sporting Lisbon and Marseille on Wednesday night as a young mascot imitated Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration in full glare of the cameras.

On Sunday, Ronaldo ditched his famous ‘Siiu’ celebration for a completely new one as he scored his 700th club goal in United’s 2-1 win over Everton.

The new celebration entailed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner clasping his hands together and closing his eyes in a thoughtful-looking pose to mimic someone who is in a light sleep.