Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Record After Scoring Against Sheriff Tiraspol

• Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo created another milestone after scoring against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League
• His goal, which came 10 minutes from full time was his 15th goal in this calendar year
• It was also his first goal at Old Trafford this season as the celebrated striker continues to endure a difficult season under Erik ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo set another record after scoring against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

Ronaldo was in action for Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 27th, days after being reinstated back into first-team action by Erik ten Hag.

Ronaldo had been dropped for United's clash against Chelsea after he decided to walk off the pitch before the final whistle against Tottenham Hotspur.

After sitting out of the Stamford Bridge visit, he started against Moldovan champions and scored his first goal at Old Trafford this season.

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15th goal of the calendar year

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had been denied severally by Sheriff's goalkeeper Maksym Koval and once by the offside rule. But in the 80th minute, the Portuguese rose highest to send a bullet header which Koval saved.

Ronaldo, however, reacted quickly to tap in the round. By doing so, as MEN reports, Ronaldo scored his fifteenth goal of this calendar year. This now extends Ronaldo's record of scoring 15 or more goals every calendar year to 18 years.

He recently also became the first person to score 700 club career goals.

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After a turbulent week for the Portuguese superstar, he was reintegrated back into Manchester United’s squad to face Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League. United ran out 3-0 winners on the night, with Ronaldo finding his goal nine minutes from time.

Prior to his goal, it was proving to be a frustrating night for the Real Madrid legend, who saw several of his opportunities to score missed.