The 36-year-old scored a late brace to rescue the 2016 European champions, who were 0-1 down until the 89th minute.
Taking to Instagram soon after becoming the all-time top scorer in international football, he promised his fans that they could look forward to even more goals from Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo also added that of all the records that he has broken during his illustrious career, Wednesday’s achievement was the most special. He said:
Cristiano Ronaldo also expressed the satisfaction he derives from playing for Portugal and how it allows him to showcase the strength of the Portuguese people to the world:
After surpassing his 109-goal record, Cristiano Ronaldo also made sure to congratulate Ali Daei, the previous record holder, by saying:
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late brace rescues Portugal
With Ireland having scored the only goal of the match till then, Cristiano Ronaldo came to Portugal’s rescue in the 89th minute. He scored two late headers to help A Selecao come from behind and beat the Boys in Green.
Things did not get off to a good start for the Manchester United star, who had his first-half penalty saved by 19-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. However, that did not stop him from scoring two late goals to guide Portugal to a 2-1 win after John Egan netted the opener in the 45th minute.
With these two goals running his scoring tally up to 111, Cristiano Ronaldo is now the all-time top scorer in international football, surpassing Ali Daei’s total of 109.
Portugal sit atop their World Cup Qualifier group with 10 points, leading Serbia by three points, who have a game in hand.
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