Everton boss Frank Lampard paid tribute to 700-goal striker Cristiano Ronaldo after defeat to Manchester United last night.
Ronaldo had been stuck on 699 career goals in club football since September 15 but 700 arrived at Goodison Park as the 38-year-old scored United's second in a 2-1 win. Lampard locked horns with the Portuguese countless times as a player and is amazed how he is still delivering.
"It is outstanding," said Lampard. "He is one of the greatest players that has graced the game, ever, in an era when we have had himself and Lionel Messi. The comparison between them doesn't matter; they are both incredible players in football history.
"The numbers they have racked up, abnormal numbers that have become normal. When he was on 699, I wanted him to score in the Europa League (against Omonia Nicosia) the other night but it wasn't to be."