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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against the Republic of Ireland last night to break and extend the world record for goals scored in men\u2019s international football as he hit his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old scored two late headers in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win after he had a penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu.<\/p>\n

Ali Daei, who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006, held the record which Ronaldo equalled with a double against France at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n

The Manchester United forward has also equalled Sergio Ramos\u2019 European record for men\u2019s caps \u2013 with his 180th Portugal appearance.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo, who rejoined United from Juventus on deadline day, and Daei are the only two male players to score 90 or more international goals. He told RTE:<\/p>\n

I\u2019m so happy, not only because I beat the record, but for the special moment that we had. Two goals at the end of the game. I have to appreciate what the team did, we believed until the end. I\u2019m so glad.<\/p>\n

This is the latest landmark to push the argument for the Portuguese to be considered an all-time great.<\/p>\n

He is already the top scorer in club football\u2019s top tournament, the European Cup\/Champions League, a trophy he has won five times.<\/p>\n

The former Real Madrid forward is also the top scorer in European Championship history (14) and in Euros and World Cups combined (21).<\/p>\n

More: BBC News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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