Cristiano Ronaldo breaks MASSIVE world record, check top achievements

Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in men's international football when he headed two last-gasp goals to give Portugal a 2-1 comeback victory over Ireland in Group A of World Cup Qualifying on Wednesday. That took him past Iranian Ali Daei's total of 109 international goals and he repeated the feat in the 96th minute with another header to move on to 111. While Ronaldo's night was almost perfect, there was one blot on his copybook. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at some of Cristiano Ronaldo's top achievements. 

Zee Media Bureau | Sep 02, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals in UEFA Euro Championships

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals in UEFA Euro Championship history. Ronaldo has 14 goals to his name while France's Michel Platini is second with nine goals. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals in UEFA Euro Championship history. Ronaldo has 14 goals to his name while France's Michel Platini is second with nine goals. (Source: Twitter)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals for country against Lithuania

Cristiano Ronaldo has faced 68 different countries with Portuga so far, and the most goals he has scored against a single opponent (Lithuania) is seven, coming in just three games. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo has faced 68 different countries with Portuga so far, and the most goals he has scored against a single opponent (Lithuania) is seven, coming in just three games. (Source: Twitter)

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first international goal against Greece in 2004

After making his senior debut in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo's first international goal came against Greece in the opening match at Euro 2004. From that point, he has averaged 6.47 goals per calendar year for his country. (Source: Twitter)

After making his senior debut in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo's first international goal came against Greece in the opening match at Euro 2004. From that point, he has averaged 6.47 goals per calendar year for his country. (Source: Twitter)

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Cristiano Ronaldo holds record for most goals in UEFA Champions League

With 134 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the title for most Champions League goals, as well as most goals in a UEFA Champions League season by an individual (17). (Source: Twitter)

With 134 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the title for most Champions League goals, as well as most goals in a UEFA Champions League season by an individual (17). (Source: Twitter)

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Cristiano Ronaldo sweeps past Ali Daei

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo broke the world record for most goals in international football in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match against Ireland. (Source: Twitter)

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo broke the world record for most goals in international football in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match against Ireland. Before this match, Ronaldo was level on 109 goals with Iran's Ali Daei. (Source: Twitter)

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