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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks men’s international scoring record

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Daily US Times: Cristiano Ronaldo broke men’s international goal scoring record as the Portuguese superstar hit his 110th and 111th goals for his country in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland.

Ronaldo scored two late headers – to break and extend the record – after he had a penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu.

Iranian star Ali Daei, who scored 109 goals for his country 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.

The world record – only ratified by Fifa this summer – is the 195 Malaysia caps won by Soh Chin Ann between 1969 and 1984.

The 36-year-old, who rejoined United from Juventus on deadline day, and Daei are the only two male players to score 90 or more international goals.

“I’m so happy, not only because I beat the record, but for the special moment that we had,” Ronaldo told RTE.

“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 Cristiano Ronaldo to be considered an all-time great.

Ronaldo is already the top scorer in club football’s top tournament, the European Cup/Champions League, which he has won five times.

Ronaldo is also the top scorer in European Championship history (14) and in Euros and World Cups combined (21).

Almost half of his goals have come in the final 30 minutes of games.

The former Real Madrid forward has netted 33 times in the final 15 minutes – including twice against the Irish – and 22 times between the 61st and 75th minute.

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