Cristiano Ronaldo Brings Portugal Closer to European Finals and Enters Guinness World Records
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form on Tuesday night, scoring twice to help Portugal to a 3-1 win over Iceland in their Euro 2024 Qualifiers match. The win keeps Portugal top of Group A and on course for a place in the finals.
Ronaldo’s first goal came in the 14th minute, when he headed home a cross from Diogo Jota. He then doubled Portugal’s lead in the 58th minute, firing a low shot past the Iceland goalkeeper.
Ronaldo’s second goal was also his 115th for Portugal, which means he has now broken the all-time international goalscoring record. The previous record was held by Iran’s Ali Daei, who scored 114 goals in his career.
Ronaldo’s record-breaking goal came in style, as he curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from outside the box. It was a fitting way for the 37-year-old to reach such a landmark achievement.
In addition to breaking the international goalscoring record, Ronaldo also entered the Guinness World Records on Tuesday night. He was presented with a certificate for becoming the player with the most international caps for a male player. Ronaldo has now played 200 times for Portugal, overtaking the previous record holder, Bader Al-Mutawa of Kuwait.
Ronaldo’s record-breaking feats are a testament to his incredible longevity and ability. He is still one of the best players in the world, and he shows no signs of slowing down. It will be fascinating to see how many more records he can break in the years to come.
Here are some additional details about Ronaldo’s record-breaking night:
- He scored his 115th international goal in his 200th appearance for Portugal.
- He is the first player to score 115 international goals.
- He is the player with the most international caps for a male player.
- He has won the Ballon d’Or five times.
- He has won the Champions League five times.
- He is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldo’s achievements are truly remarkable, and he is an inspiration to footballers all over the world. He is showing no signs of slowing down, and he will surely continue to break records in the years to come.
