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Ronaldo Breaks New Record, Scores Most Goals in World Cup Qualifier
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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another record in football history, scoring his 40th international goal in World Cup qualifying
Ronaldo broke the all-time record in Tuesday’s game against Hungary at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
The 40-year-old forward netted the equaliser in the 22nd minute off a Nelson Semedo assist, after Hungary had taken the lead through Attila Szalai in the eighth minute.
With the goal, Ronaldo broke a tie with former Guatemala player, Carlos Ruiz.
The al-Nassr striker grabbed a second on the stroke of halftime to help Portugal take the lead before Dominik Szoboszlai restored parity for Hungary in added time for a 2-2 draw.
Ronaldo now has 41 goals in 50 World Cup qualifiers.
Ronaldo now has 143 goals for Portugal, extending his own world record for international goals.
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