Cristiano Ronaldo equals Iranian sharpshooter’s record

Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer of the European Championship after the group stage with five goals. His two penalty goals secured Portugal’s draw with France on Wednesday and their progression to the knockout rounds from third place. But beyond that, he also equalled an exceptional record.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already scored five goals at the ongoing European Championships. He hit the net twice on Tuesday for France, converting two penalty kicks.

This brings his current tally to 109 national team goals, equalling the record of the Iranian football legend.

Ali Daei also has 109 goals, but Ronaldo is expected to surpass him soon.

The draw with France put Portugal into the knockout stages of the Euros, where the Iberian side will face Belgium.

It should be mentioned then that while Ronaldo needed 178 matches to score 109 goals, Daei did it in 145 matches.

Source: BBC, Transfermarkt