Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th international goal to overtake Iran’s Ali Daei as the top men’s career international goal scorer. Ronaldo’s record mark arrived in the 89th minute of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland. He added his 111th international goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time, leading his side to a 2-1 comeback win.
Ronaldo said after the match: “This record is mine and it is unique. I’m extremely happy and it’s another one for my career. It’s about motivation and the desire I have to continue playing football, also from this last contract I made, in which I was happy to return home. If we get up every day with the ambition to motivate and do better, to make the fans and our children happy, that is essential. It’s another record for the museum.”
The career international scoring record is held by Canada’s Christine Sinclair, who has 186 goals. Ronaldo also made Euro history when he scored twice in Portugal’s opening group-stage game against Hungary to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 11 goals.
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