Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his first goal against Hungary on October 14. Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates Images/Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to record-breaking achievements and the Portuguese striker set yet another mark on Tuesday.
The 40-year-old hit the back of the net twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Hungary to become the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history.
Before Tuesday’s match, Ronaldo had shared the previous record (39 goals) with Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz but he is now out on his own at 41.
“It is no secret that representing the National Team means a lot to me, and that’s why I’m very proud to have reached this unique milestone for Portugal,” Ronaldo wrote on social media Wednesday.
“Thank you to everyone who helped me get h