Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 40, achieved a new milestone by becoming the top scorer in World Cup qualifiers. During Portugal’s match against Hungary in Lisbon, Ronaldo scored two goals, setting a new record. His first goal in the 22nd minute marked his 40th goal in World Cup qualifying matches, surpassing Carlos Ruiz from Guatemala. In the first-half stoppage time, the Al-Nassr striker scored his 41st goal in the 50 World Cup qualifiers he has participated in, extending his record.
Ronaldo now holds the record for the most goals in men’s internationals with a total of 143 goals. Despite his remarkable performance, Portugal failed to secure a spot in the World Cup as Hungary equalized in stoppage time through Dominik Szoboszlai. Portugal remains at the top of Group F with a five-point lead over Hungary.
Canadian forward Tajon Buchanan shared insights on the ongoing Messi vs. Ronaldo debate in a recent interview. The discussion covered various topics including Villarreal, Canada’s progress, and the comparisons between the two football legends.