Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal against Republic of Ireland with just one goal from overtaking Ali Daei to become the highest scorer of all time in men’s international football.
Before the game, Cristiano has scored 109 goals for the Portuguese National team, tied with Ali Daei who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006 as the highest goal scorer of all time in men’s international football.
The Portuguese football player has broken the record for most goals scored in men’s international football matches during the Portugal vs Ireland world cup qualifier.
Not just another record broken, but another record earned after scoring a last-gasp winner for his country, edging them closer to next year’s World Cup.
He saw his penalty saved by 18-year-old Irish goalkeeper, before heading home two late goals.
A phenomenal run of 50 goals in his last 47 🇵🇹 Portugal appearances makes the monster from Madeira the outright leading scorer in men’s international history with 111 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo also received his EURO top scorer award yesterday.
With 134 goals, the striker also holds the title for most Champions League goals, as well as most goals in aUEFA Champions League season by an individual (17) and most goals scored in the football UEFA European Championships including qualifying matches (23).
Ronaldo is not new to being a champion even when he’s not taking the pitch.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, holds the record for most followers for an athlete on Twitter, as well as most followers on Instagram for an athlete. His Instagram account, @Cristiano, is also the overall most followed account on Instagram.
He became the only footballer to earn over $1 billion in their career and confirmed himself as one of the most sought-after, acclaimed, and successful athletes of all time.
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