The soccer community is buzzing, not just at home in Canada but all over the world. Christine Sinclair has scored her 185th career goal for Canada against Saint Kitts and Nevis, making her the all-time leading scorer at the international level.
Congratulations have begun pouring in from all corners, with many sports pundits and athletes from Canada offering applause for the captain (as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau). Indeed, Sinclair’s name very quickly became the number one trending topic on Twitter in Canada.
Here’s all the best from the wide world of soccer Twitter on this historic evening.
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We begin with congratulations from the record’s previous holders:
Christine: History is made. Your victory is our victory. We celebrate with you.
And to every girl coming up in the Pack with a dream to achieve that which doesn’t yet even exist: We believe in you. Your Pack is with you. And history awaits you.@sincy12 https://t.co/rNxjjpV7tZ pic.twitter.com/xkUjLtNXHn— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) January 29, 2020
Simply amazing! Congratulations, Christine on becoming the All-Time International goals leader. You continue to carry yourself and the game to new heights. Thank you. https://t.co/7eTwVAoZGB
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) January 29, 2020
Sinclair also earned a shoutout from the Prime Minister:
She did it! Christine Sinclair is now international soccer’s all-time leading goal scorer. Congratulations, @sincy12 – you rock! #Sincy185 https://t.co/s7wveuocIf
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 30, 2020
And some respect from a heated rival…
We know greatness when we see it.
Congrats, @sincy12! We tip our hats to you. ? pic.twitter.com/xATypfKyU6
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) January 29, 2020
Just to put things into perspective:
Christine Sinclair has broken the record, scoring her 185th international goal to ensure a Canadian stands alone above every other player.
185 ?? Christine Sinclair
184 ?? Abby Wambach
158 ?? Mia Hamm
Men’s record:
109 ?? Ali Daei
99 ?? Cristiano Ronaldo
84 ?? Ferenc Puskas— Kristian Jack (@KristianJack) January 29, 2020
The world was watching…
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History maker!
Canada’s Christine Sinclair has become the all-time top scorer in international football.https://t.co/hjQ1pLrZoI pic.twitter.com/uNTMjcdue7
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 29, 2020
She's done it! ⚽️?
You're now looking at football's top international goalscorer of ALL TIME. ?
Give it up for @CanadaSoccerEN legend, @sincy12. ??? pic.twitter.com/pu8Z3gwzlK
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) January 29, 2020
Christine Sinclair. ???
The greatest ever. Period. #Sincy185 pic.twitter.com/mWbotWgrKa
— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) January 29, 2020
?¡Historia!?
Christine Sinclair ?? marca su gol 185 para @CanadaSoccerEN y se transforma en la futbolista más goleadora de todos los tiempos.
??????#CWOQ @ConcacafEspanol pic.twitter.com/ZpWDlOU4FV
— FIFA.com en español (@fifacom_es) January 29, 2020
Break a world record. Then inspire the next generation to beat it.
⠀@sincy12 nets number 185 – more international goals than any other footballer could dream of. #justdoit
⠀#christinesinclair #nikefootball #nikesoccer pic.twitter.com/t1dnyqfSmt— Nike Football (@nikefootball) January 29, 2020
It’s a huge moment for Canada, and the soccer community knows it.
Even though we don’t know each other I’ve been watching you for forever. Congrats very well deserved! @sincy12 ? https://t.co/ylOqSAGFXM
— Ra (@Rvheem_) January 29, 2020
185 international goals, Christine Sinclair. Top goalscorer in international soccer.
Emotional moment for Sinclair. Should be an emotional moment for any Canadian soccer fan. She took this sport on her back and she has more than made good on that responsibility. #CanWNT
— Laura Armstrong (@lauraarmy) January 29, 2020
The player with the most international goals in the history of soccer is Canadian. #CanWNT
— Oliver Platt (@plattoli) January 29, 2020
My child gets to be born into a world where a Canadian in the greatest goal scorer in international soccer history. That’s okay with me. #CanWNT
— David Rowaan (@David_Rowaan) January 29, 2020
Let’s goooo Sincy!!! https://t.co/d73zMO9MKZ
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) January 29, 2020
Finally: The greatest tributes have come from Sinclair’s own team, and many of those who have played with (or coached) her.
CHRISTINE SINCLAIR! THE ALL TIME INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORING RECORD HAS BEEN BROKEN!!!#Sincy185 #CANWNT pic.twitter.com/E707CKgX3u
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) January 29, 2020
All-time International goalscoring record holder. #Sincy185 #CanWNT ?? pic.twitter.com/GpBSI5cSQH
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) January 29, 2020
Amaaaaaaaazing!!! ⚽️ ? ? https://t.co/kTo945XcxG
— Brittany Baxter (@brittanytimko) January 29, 2020
Legendary, thank you for raising the bar for every Canadian, Canadians Can…… https://t.co/yTglrhTkD5
— John Herdman (@coachherdman) January 29, 2020