Pranav Nair
Manchester United fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo makes history in Portugal’s win over Ireland
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal’s win over Ireland in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s international football.
It has been a memorable week for the 36-year-old, who completed his return to Manchester United from Juventus, and has now broken the record previously held by Iran’s Ali Daei (109 goals).
Ronaldo went into the game on 108 goals and had an early opportunity to get his 109th. However, he missed from the penalty spot as Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu rose well to the challenge.
The Irish looked set for a famous win but Ronaldo would not be denied. He brought Portugal level in the 89th minute and equalled Daei’s record at the same time.
The 36-year-old was not done and went on to win his side the tie in stoppage time. It was virtually the last kick of the game and showcased the standards the veteran has set despite his age.
For us at least, this should, once and for all, settle the debate between Ronaldo and Messi. Hopefully, he will go on to continue scoring for United when he takes to the field at Old Trafford.
We take a look at how some fans reacted to the moment on Twitter.
Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo makes history against Ireland
They wrote him off for 89 mins. All he needed was ‘7’ mins to prove them wrong
— Mohammad al-Husain (@AzizYuzaarsif) September 1, 2021
This guy is a gift to football!
— Frederick Muitiriri (@FredMuitiriri) September 1, 2021
The Greatest Player Of All Time In Football History ❤ CR7 🇵🇹⚽🏆👑🐐
— Akshay Gosavi (@akshaygosavi012) September 1, 2021
He is the greatest on earth when it comes to scoring goals💯 @Cristiano
— AG28 (@Anakgawang28_) September 1, 2021
Record breaker, history maker, Haters Heart Breaker…ladies and gentlemen take a bow. Christiano Ronaldo.
— Kant!yok™® (@matfellony) September 1, 2021
Greatest ever 🐐
— United Galactico 🏴 (@galactico_mufc) September 1, 2021
The greatest player of all time.
— CR (@cr_ronaldostan) September 1, 2021
More Manchester United News
All Time Most International Goals:
— Christopher Church (@StellarAlchemy8) September 1, 2021
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: 111
Also:
– Most goals in UCL history
– Most goals in Euro Championship history
– Most goals in the history of the game.
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo
Long live the goat king🤴
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Magnificent two goals in two minutes , plays till the last breath every Match , the debate goes on however statistically Ronald is marvel is the greatest ever
— Eric Bowman (@EricBow80016451) September 1, 2021
Had to be him. IT JUST HAD TO BE HIM ❤️
— Sameer (@ReviewUnder280) September 1, 2021
