Ronaldo breaks new record after Portugal vs Ireland
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world record holder for most goals scored in internationals after his headers against the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo’s 89-minute and the last second of extra time headers in Portugal’s World Cup qualifying match with Ireland means he now has 111 goals in 180 appearances for his country, breaking Ali Ali Daei’s record of 109 goals for Iran. Ronaldo had the chance to break the record earlier in the game after Portugal were awarded a penalty but Ireland’s 19-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu saved Ronaldo’s spot kick. Bazunu denied Ronaldo a second time late into the second half after Ronaldo’s free kick made it past the wall but Bazunu palmed it wide convincingly. The 36-year-old equalled Ali Daei’s record with two converted penalties in Portugal’s final Euro 2020 group match against France. On Tuesday, Manchester United confirmed the return of the forward after 12 years away. He will make his debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his return from international duty.
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