Twitter Reacts as Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Men's International Goalscoring Record
Portugal icon, Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, with the striker creating/breaking numerous records during his career so far, which includes winning five Ballon d'Or awards.
Ronaldo was at it again on Wednesday as he broke the international goalscoring record by netting his 110th and 111th goal for Portugal after leading them to a dramatic 2-1 win over Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier.
The 36-year-old equalled the record held by Iran legend, Ali Daei during the 2020 European Championships, with Daei scoring 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006. This feat was celebrated by a number of his fans, with many taking to Twitter to hail the footballing superstar.
BREAKING: @cristiano scores twice for Portugal and becomes the greatest goalscorer in international football history.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 1, 2021
He is, indisputably, the ?
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Need a winning goal in the last minutes?
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) September 1, 2021
Hold my ̷b̷e̷e̷r̷ water bottle ??@Cristiano pic.twitter.com/Wa0xAYKj8t
“You have become not only a national hero but an international icon and a role model for aspiring players all around the world. Parabéns, Cristiano!”
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) September 1, 2021
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails record-breaking @Cristiano. ? pic.twitter.com/E4eDrq8dys
Ronaldo scored his first goal for Portugal playing for Manchester united.
— P.A.I.N (@SasheelKarthik) September 2, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football with 110 goals and he plays for Manchester united ??? pic.twitter.com/9M1aJTMXNz
Ronaldo has a way of stepping up when his team needs him the most that no one in histroy has ever had, showing us that once again and being 36. I cant understand how some people refuse to see this but maybe in the future after hes retired it will become imminent that hes the goat
— David (@Davve2201) September 1, 2021
Greatest international scorer of all time.
— Arjun Pradeep (@IndianRegista) September 1, 2021
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