Cristiano Ronaldo 10 goals short of becoming all-time top scorer in international football

Despite turning 35 in February this year, Cristia Ronaldo show has continued to entertain one and all on field. Portugal icon's blistering run of form continued for his country as he scored a brace to take his tally to 101 goals in international football. He stands undisputed as top all-time international scorer in Europe and is just 10 goals shy of breaking 109-goal record. 

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Cristia Ronaldo 100 goals for Portugal achieved with double against Sweden

Cristia Ronaldo could t play in first Nations League game against Croatia last week. A foot infection forced Portugal talisman to spectate from stands. However, he recovered in time to play against Sweden, with his international tally alrey ticking at 99 goals. 

Cristia Ronaldo achieved 100-goal milestone from a sensational free-kick just before half-time whistle. Portugal received a free-kick after Joao Moutinho was fouled, resulting in a sending off for Sweden's Gustav Svensson. former Real Mrid man struck ball into top-left corner with minimal backlift, as fans recalled his blistering free-kick to complete his hat-trick against Spain's David de Gea in 2018 World Cup. 

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Cristia Ronaldo 100 goals: 10 goals short of overtaking Iran legend Ali Daei's tally

re was stopping Cristia Ronaldo, who has w set his sights on breaking all-time international goal tally, a record that is currently held by Iran's Ali Daei. Daei netted 109 goals during his decorated career, achieving feat in 149 appearances. Cristia Ronaldo, who also boasts five Ballon d'Or awards and an equal number of Champions League titles, achieved 100-goal feat in 165 appearances. 

Juventus superstar went on to score again in second half from a strike outside box. brace took his international tally to 101 goals, as he edges closer to Ali Daei's record. 35-year-old Portugal captain w needs 10 more goals to overtake Daei's international record to be crowned leing international goalscorer in history of sport. 

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Cristia Ronaldo highest active international top scorer

Cristia Ronaldo is also leing active international scorer ahe of likes of Sunil Chhetri and Lionel Messi. Indian football team captain has h a splendid time in international football, having netted 72 goals in 115 appearances for Blue Tigers. On or hand, Barcelona ace Lionel Messi trails Cristia Ronaldo and Sunil Chhetri, with 70 goals to his credit. 

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Im courtesy: FIFA.com