Soccer: 'Phenomenal' Ronaldo praised after breaking 800-goal barrier

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - December 2, 2021 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal. REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo moved past another career milestone by scoring twice against Arsenal on Thursday to take his tally to 801 for club and country, earning high praise from some of the great goalscorers of the game.

The Premier League's all-time top scorer Alan Shearer was stunned by Ronaldo's performance in United's 3-2 win.