THE Champions League draw will take place on Thursday evening – and there will be a special guest in attendance.
Cristiano Ronaldo will feature at the revamped event to pick up yet another accolade – but what award is the footballing great adding to his collection?
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What award is Cristiano Ronaldo being presented with at the Champions League draw?
Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented with a special Uefa award in recognition of his status as the Champions League’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The Portuguese bagged 140 goals in 183 games in Europe’s premier club competition over the course of more than 18 years.
Ronaldo is 11 goals clear of long-term rival Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of third-placed Lewandowski in the top scorer charts.
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The forward will be honoured at the inaugural 36-team league phase draw ceremony in Monaco on Thursday evening.
Aleksander Ceferin, Uefa president, said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation.
“His extraordinary goal-scoring achievements in the competition seem destined to stand the test of time, posing a remarkable challenge for future generations to surpass.
“His sustained excellence at the highest level is a testament to his relentless pursuit of both team and individual honours.
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“Over more than two decades, he has continuously evolved and refined his game while preserving a youthful passion for scoring and celebrating goals.
“His professionalism, work ethic, dedication, and ability to shine on the grandest stage are qualities that football players everywhere should aspire to emulate.”
Ronaldo claimed the Golden Boot in seven separate Champions League seasons.
The Portuguese legend has won the prestigious competition once with Manchester United and four times with Real Madrid – making him the first five-time winner in history.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League record in numbers
Appearances: 183
Goals: 140
Wins: 5 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Top scorer: 7 times (2007/08, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15*, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18)
Most goals in a single season: 17 (2013/14)
Longest scoring streak: 11 games
What TV channel is Champions League draw 2024/25 on and can it be live streamed?
You can live steam the brand new Champions League league phase draw via multiple different platforms.
On traditional TV, the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports customers can also live stream the event via the discovery+ app/website.
Fear not if you are not if you are not a TNT Sports customer – you can live stream the draw for FREE via the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Uefa.com will also be providing a free stream of the huge event from Monaco.
And if that wasn’t enough, you can follow along live via the BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website.
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Alternatively, fans can find out who their teams will be drawn with through our live blog.
Can I watch the Champions League draw 2024/25 for FREE?
The Champions League draw will be broadcast for FREE on UEFA.com
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
