Ronaldo breaks all-time international scoring record with 110th Portugal goal
[FARO, Portugal] Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time international goalscoring record on Wednesday, with his 110th Portugal goal taking him past Iranian great Ali Daei's mark.
The 36-year-old, whose return to Manchester United from Juventus was confirmed on Tuesday, scored an 89th-minute equaliser in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Faro.
He had earlier missed a first-half penalty.
AFP
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US talks
DBS, OCBC and UOB shares hit all-time highs as sentiment improves
‘Baptism of fire’: Andre Khor on leading Singapore refiner Aster through an energy crisis
Singapore retains top spot as most expensive city for HNWIs, with five Apac cities in global top 10