Published 14:36 IST, November 12th 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo inches closer to international record as Portugal score 7 past Andorra

Cristiano Ronaldo hit the ground running in an international friendly as the Portuguese forward found the back of the net against Andorra last night.

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Cristia Ronaldo hit ground running in an international friendly against Andorra last night. Coming off bench in second half, Juventus superstar replaced Pedro Neto on pitch. Neto himself h a good day on field as Portuguese forward found back of net within first 10 minutes of game.

Playing on left flank of Portugal’s attack, Ronaldo joined goal-scoring party as Portugal thrashed Andorra, hitting seven goals past m. Apart from Neto and Ronaldo, Paulinho, Renato Sanches and Joao Felix found mselves on scoresheet. A huge, comfortable victory for Fernando Santos’s team will give m ditional confidence as y prepare mselves for ir crucial UEFA Nation League games.

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Cristia Ronaldo inches closer to record international tally

main takeaway from yesterday’s game was Cristia Ronaldo’s form. Portuguese forward has been sensational since his return to football. After recovering from COVID-19, Ronaldo started off bench against Spezia last week. Juventus forward was provided some valuable game time as Andrea Pirlo decided to sub him in after 56 minutes.

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Portuguese forward replaced Argentinean national Paulo Dybala and me an instant impact, scoring within just five minutes. Later, Ronaldo also went on to convert a penalty and got his second of night in 76th minute.

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Ronaldo record on horizon as Juve star dazzles 

Ronaldo’s goal last night against Andorra took his international tally up to 102. He is w just seven goals shy of becoming all-time leing international goalscorer. Iran legend Ali Daei currently holds record with 109 goals for his country. Portugal, who currently sit at top of UEFA National League Group A table are scheduled to play France and Croatia next. 

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Cristia Ronaldo transfer news

Reports from various sources and publications suggest that Portuguese forward is expected to leave Turin in summer. Early reports suggest Ronaldo could move to Paris to join Neymar in PSG's attack. It is also rumoured that Ronaldo is expected to return for some English football action as Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing him back.

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14:36 IST, November 12th 2020