Ronaldo breaks World Cup record with 100 shots in four tournaments

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Portugal international and former Manchester United player, Cristiano Ronaldo, despite age catching up on him few days ago made another World Cup record.

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The 37-year-old player who is the first player to appear in five (5) World Cup tournaments on Thursday, November 24 against Ghana added another laurel to his name by being the first player since 1966 – 56 years to have 100 shots cumulatively in five World Cups – 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

The five times Ballon D’or winner played his part and also contributed his quota in the thrilling and keenly contested encounter but his efforts were not enough to save his side from the shocking defeat, but were able to maintain the top spot in the Group H regardless.

Cristiano Ronaldo in the competition made it his fifth edition which could most likely be his last and has made him trademarks known having been making waves in international football since breaking to limelight hitherto.

With the completion of the group stage series yesterday going into the knockout stages to kick-off later today, Cristiano Ronaldo has now attempted exactly 100 shots at World Cup tournaments which made him the first player to reach this total since 1966 which was a period of 56 years on the run.

He will then be hoping to maintain the standard for his team in their next game as they continue their pursuit in the competition against Switzerland.

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