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Been the top international goal scorer is special to me__ Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo recent two headers secured a 2-1 win for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in World Cup Qualifying. He, however, says breaking the all-time international goalscoring record with his 110th Portugal goal is special to him.
Cristiano Ronaldo recent two headers secured a 2-1 win for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in World Cup Qualifying. He, however, says breaking the all-time international goalscoring record with his 110th Portugal goal is special to him.
Meanwhile, the 36-year-old Ronaldo, whose return to Manchester United from Juventus was confirmed on Tuesday, had missed a penalty in the 15th minute before John Egan gave Ireland a half-time lead.
Ronaldo showed off his fabled scoring instincts as he netted in the 89th minute to tie the score at 1-1 at Estadio Algarve, making history in the process.
He would add a stoppage-time winner for good measure as Portugal defeated the visitors 2-1. The 36-year-old has now scored 111 international goals, becoming the most prolific player to ever grace men’s international football.
Ronaldo equalled Ali Daei’s record of 109 international goals after scoring twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against France in the Euro 2020 group stages earlier this summer and has now surpassed the Iran legend.
The Juventus superstar moved two ahead of German great Miroslav Klose as the highest-scoring player in European Championship and World Cup competition (21) after netting that brace and recorded his 110th and 111th strikes against the Republic of Ireland in his 180th game for his country.
Ronaldo is also the outright top scorer in Euros history on 14, and he is the only player to ever play and score in five consecutive appearances at the tournament.