Ronaldo breaks all-time international scoring record with 110th Portugal goal

Published Wed, Sep 1, 2021 · 10:49 PM

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    [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

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