Lisbon, Portugal – Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made history once again, this time by scoring his 100th goal in competitive matches for his national team, Portugal.
The 36-year-old forward achieved this incredible feat during Portugal’s UEFA Euro qualifying match against Liechtenstein on Thursday night.
The momentous occasion occurred when Ronaldo successfully converted a penalty kick in the 51st and 63rd minute of the game. The goals were not only his 100th for Portugal but also his 60th free-kick goal in his career, solidifying his position as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Ronaldo has been a vital player for Portugal for over a decade, and this milestone only cements his place in the country’s soccer history. He made his debut for the national team in August 2003 at the age of 18 and has since gone on to score an incredible 103 goals in 176 appearances.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has already scored 30 more goals than the second-highest goal scorer in Portugal’s history, Pauleta, who has 47 goals to his name. Ronaldo’s 100th goal puts him in an elite group of players to have reached this milestone for their national team, with only a handful of players worldwide having achieved this feat.
Ronaldo’s achievement is yet another feather in his cap and a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to the sport. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer players of all time and continues to inspire both his teammates and fans around the world.
