In the past 17 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have fueled one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, dominating as the world’s premier soccer players. This intense competition has extended to the international stage, where both athletes have amassed remarkable statistics. Yet, the Portuguese star has recently edged out his Argentine counterpart in a truly astonishing stat, bringing him closer to a world record.

In a standout performance against Armenia, Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace, elevating his career tally to 39 goals in World Cup qualifying matches. This achievement propels the Portuguese icon past his long-time rival Lionel Messi, who sits at 36 goals. Now, Ronaldo is on the brink of making history as he’s just two goals shy of overtaking Carlos Ruiz to become th

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