Cristiano Ronaldo is used to setting records, but his latest one is one of the most significant of his career.
The Portugal star netted twice from the spot against France on Wednesday, making him the joint-top scoring men’s international player of all time.
Ronaldo reached 109 career international goals, tying former Iran star Ali Daei and inspiring plenty of reaction on social media – including from Daei himself.
Iran’s legendary striker, Ali Daei who scored 109 goals in 149 games for Iran, praised Ronaldo for his achievement.
“Congratulations to Cristiano who is now one goal away from breaking the men’s international goal scoring record.
“I am honoured that this remarkable achievement will belong to Ronaldo – great champion of football and caring humanist who inspires and impacts lives throughout the world. Vamos!” He said as quoted by Metro UK.
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Also, The world football governing body FIFA has celebrated Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo after becoming joint all-time top international goalscorer, following his brace in his team’s 2-2 draw against France in the UEFA Euro 2020.
Reacting after Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to become all-time top international goalscorer, FIFA posted on their verified Twitter handle that;
“? He’s done it!
?? Cristiano has equalled Ali Daei’s all-time men’s record of 109 international goals.”
Other football pundits and stars applauded the feat:
Cristiano Ronaldo matches Ali Daei’s record for the most goals in men’s international football history ?#EURO2020 #POR #FRA pic.twitter.com/JK2ldb5PwR
— Goal (@goal) June 23, 2021
Ronaldo scores another penalty. His 109th international goal. He’s equalled Ali Daei’s all-time record. He’s scored more goals for his country than any of the pundits in our studio (Lampard, Ferdinand, Shearer) have made international appearances. ?
— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) June 23, 2021
Ronaldo’s won the league in England, Spain and Italy, five European Cups, the Euros and, at the age of 36, is currently the top scorer at #EURO2020. He is without peer.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) June 23, 2021
Knowing Ronaldo, will try and score 78 goals in his next game to tie Christine Sinclair for the all-time record ? https://t.co/G44zrIHt2g
— roger Bennett (@rogbennett) June 23, 2021
?? Cristiano Ronaldo = 1st Portuguese player in history to score in all 3 group games at a EURO…#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/LSirhhEKjT
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 23, 2021
? EURO all-time top scorers:
⚽️1⃣3⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo ??
⚽️9⃣ Michel Platini ??
⚽️7⃣ Antoine Griezmann ??
⚽️7⃣ Alan Shearer ???????#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/NcdDoepW24
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 23, 2021
Another day, another goal, another batch of records broken… Ronaldo’s 36 but playing like he’s 20. Incredible player, incredible sportsman. @Cristiano ? pic.twitter.com/zjrAunBl1U— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 23, 2021
Ronaldo is top scorer at the Euros at 36 years old, the man is unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/cSqb8B9gnw
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) June 23, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 53 international goals in the time between Karim Benzema’s 27th and 28th goals for France.
— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) June 23, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored more penalties (3) than any other player in European Championship history. Every goal has broken a record this summer. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/GlmAMrka9a
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 23, 2021.
