Episode 22: Varun Sivaram

On this podcast, Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital, sits down with Varun Sivaram, a thought leader in the clean energy space. This podcast discusses the bestseller’s new book “Taming the Sun”, which outlines the current clean energy landscape, and the advances needed to unleash it.

Besides being a writer, Varun Sivaram is a physicist and Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power Ventures, a multibillion-dollar renewable energy firm. He is also a senior research scholar at Columbia University, a board member for the Stanford University Energy and Environment Institutes, and an editorial board member for the journal “Global Transitions”. Previously, Varun was a professor at Georgetown University and is a Rhodes and a Truman Scholar. Dr. Sivaram holds a degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from St. John’s College, Oxford University.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Total Career Goals Including Friendlies May 2026

However, ask three different football authorities for Ronaldo’s career goal tally, and you will likely get three different answers. Why? The debate hinges on a single, often controversial criterion:

And he is not finished yet. Data verified through April 14, 2026. Sources: RSSSF (Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation), UEFA official archives, Saudi Pro League match reports, and OptaJoe. cristiano ronaldo total career goals including friendlies

For purists, only competitive goals matter. For statisticians and fans of the Portuguese icon, a goal is a goal—whether scored in a Champions League final or a mid-summer exhibition in Australia. This article dissects the full, unfiltered total, verifying every data point to establish the definitive number. As of April 14, 2026 , following exhaustive cross-referencing of RSSSF, UEFA, FIFA, and club records, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 923 senior career goals in official matches across all competitions, including senior-level friendly matches (club friendlies, pre-season tours, and international friendlies). Data verified through April 14, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 923 senior career goals in all settings where a professional ball was kicked, a referee officiated, and the opposition fielded their senior squad. For statisticians and fans of the Portuguese icon,

This number excludes youth team goals, B-team appearances, and unofficial charity matches.

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