Fans have hailed Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after he scored the 900th goal of his career in Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia.  

What seemed like a typical Ronaldo goal, the icon lurking in at the back post to tap home a smart cross from the left, turned out to be a momentous moment, with the 39-year-old passing the incredible landmark while wearing his national shirt.

Rafael Leao dropped deep on the left-hand side to collect the ball as the former Real Madrid man waited in the box, along with Bruno Fernandes.

The AC Milan star then produced a pinpoint delivery which was just begging to be prodded home - and 'CR7' obliged, wheeling off in celebration presumably aware of what he had just achieved.

And fans wasted no time in heaping praise on Ronaldo, with some labelling him as the 'best to ever do it'.