Guinness World Records recognizes Ronaldo for most goals scored

Guinness World Records recognizes Ronaldo for most goals scored

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Category : Sports Published on: September 10 2021

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·         Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the world record for most goals scored in men's international football.

·         Ronaldo scored a brace against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, surpassing Iranian striker Ali Dei's long-standing record of 109 international goals.

·         At the age of 36, Ronaldo is now the Guinness World Record holder for most international goals scored with 111 goals.

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