Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Brace To Become All-Time Top Goalscorer
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against the Republic of Ireland last night to break and extend the world record for goals scored in men’s international football as he hit his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal.
The 36-year-old scored two late headers in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win after he had a penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu.
Ali Daei, who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006, held the record which Ronaldo equalled with a double against France at Euro 2020.
The Manchester United forward has also equalled Sergio Ramos’ European record for men’s caps – with his 180th Portugal appearance.
Ronaldo, who rejoined United from Juventus on deadline day, and Daei are the only two male players to score 90 or more international goals. He told RTE:
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I’m so happy, not only because I beat the record, but for the special moment that we had. Two goals at the end of the game. I have to appreciate what the team did, we believed until the end. I’m so glad.
This is the latest landmark to push the argument for the Portuguese to be considered an all-time great.
He is already the top scorer in club football’s top tournament, the European Cup/Champions League, a trophy he has won five times.
The former Real Madrid forward is also the top scorer in European Championship history (14) and in Euros and World Cups combined (21).
More: BBC News
