MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus celebrates with team mate Dejan Kulusevski after scoring their side's second goal during the Coppa Italia semi-final match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Ronaldo becomes 1st player to finish as top scorer in England, Spain, Italy

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Cristiano Ronaldo didn't even have to step onto the pitch to make history Sunday.

The Juventus star captured the Capocannoniere as the top scorer in Serie A this season, finishing with a league-best 29 goals despite failing to appear in his team's victory over Bologna on the final day of the campaign.

In taking home the individual accolade, Ronaldo became the first player to complete a season as the leading scorer in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.

Juve finished fourth this term, locking up a Champions League berth in dramatic fashion on Sunday. Inter Milan claimed the Scudetto, ending the Old Lady's nine-year run of dominance.

The Portuguese forward has 81 league goals in three seasons with Juventus.

The 36-year-old previously claimed the Premier League's Golden Boot Award with Manchester United in 2007-08 before winning La Liga's equivalent, the Pichichi, on three separate occasions with Real Madrid.

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