Other remarkable 100s in soccer history

Frank Lampard’s 100th goal for Chelsea
“It is a relief to get to the 100-mark because I was on 99 and then I got injured. I would have liked the ton to have come over Christmas time because that would have been a nice present. I was very pleased to do it in front of the home fans because they have been the ones who have supported me since I have been at the club. To do it in front of them was great.”





Wayne Rooney’s 100th for Manchester United
“To be honest, I didn’t really think about the fact it was my 100th goal. I was more excited about scoring away at City. And for it to turn out to be the winning goal is very pleasing. We were on top so it was important we got the first goal.”





Andy Johnson’s 100th Premier League goal
“I was stuck on 99 since March and got a text from the kitman before Wednesday’s game asking if I fancied trying something different. I said ‘Go for it’ because I had a good feeling - I just fancied my chances. I always go out thinking I’m going to score I’d just like to say ‘Thank you’ to the fans and the boys for being patient.”





Cristiano Ronaldo’s 100th for Manchester United
“I feel very proud. One hundred goals is a great achievement. I have 101 for this club now. This is my sixth season here so I think that is fantastic.”





Emile Heskey’s 100th Premier League goal
“This is a great achievement for me. Everyone who reaches that achievement is so delighted and I’m the same as everyone else.”





Darren Bent's 100th goal for Tottenham
“To be honest, I wasn’t even thinking about that when I scored. I was just thinking about being out there and scoring another goal. Obviously it’s great to get to 100, it’s been a long time coming! Hopefully I’ll now get another 100!”



Fergie on Ryan Giggs’ 100th
“I am surprised that there was not an announcement,” said Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager. “He has been fantastic, a great servant to this club and a great character. Not that many people have scored 100 goals [for United].”




Real Salt Lake’s Jason Kreis on his 100th MLS goal (in 4-2 loss to KC)
“Probably the most bitter-sweet moment of my life right now. Has to be one of the best goals I’ve ever taken in this league. I’m going to be proud of that one for sure. I'll look back on that one on video for years and years, but I am extremely, extremely disappointed with the result.”





DC United’s Jaime Moreno on his 100th MLS goal
“It’s special. I never got desperate. I knew it would come at the right time.”



Chivas USA’s Ante Razov on his 100th MLS goal
“I don’t like to take away from the team. It’s a team effort. I don’t take goal kicks, pass it to myself and then score. It’s always my teammates and I give thanks to all my teammates throughout my career and coaches.”



Pele on his 100th goal for Brazil
“It was a special feeling to score with my head. My father once scored five headers in one match - that’s one record I’ve never been able to beat.”




Other notable 100s

On footballer Beckham’s 100th England cap
“I’m very honored. Straight from when I started playing for England I never dreamed I’d get 100 caps, and hopefully beyond. I’m happy but like I said during the week I want to carry on. Of course things can change but I want to carry on playing for my country.”



On pitcher Johan Santana’s 100th win
“It’s a great feeling, I feel I still have a ways to go, but it is definitely an honor to win 100 in this level and hopefully there are more to come. It’s good to accomplish these kinds of milestones, but I know I still have a ways to go.”



On tennis player Rafael Nadal’s 100th clay court win
“It’s nice but I am more happy to be in the Barcelona quarter-finals. It’s one of my favorite tournaments. It was a difficult match with lots of long service games so I am happy to get through.”





Caroline Morace, who scored 105 international goals for Italy
“When Roberto Baggio sneezes he gets a four-page spread. When I scored my 100th international goal I got a two-line mention in my local paper.”




On Ryan Howard’s 100th home run
“It was one of those feelings where you really don’t feel that much off the bat. I hit it pretty good off the sweet spot, and it jumped. The one thing I remember was it was loud. I didn’t know it was going to go that far. I figured I got enough.”




Son Kelly on Bob Hope’s 100th birthday
“He can’t believe that this is happening and that he’s made it to his Big 100. It’s wonderful. It’s a pot of gold. It’s cherished.”





Jonathan Papelbon’s 100th save
“I would have liked to have done it without giving up a run there. I didn’t execute pitches very well, but I was able to go out there and just will myself through that one and, sure enough, collect my 100th. It’s been a culmination of a lot of things. One hundred down, I guess three or four hundred left to go.”



Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game
“It was a fluky thing. What I like best about the 100-point game is that there is no videotape or film of it. There is just a scratchy radio tape. The game is shrouded in myth and mystery, and over the years people have been able to embellish it without facts getting in the way.”