Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 48 goals in 47 games for Portugal since turning 30

Portugal and Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo continued his exceptional run of form on his return with national team. 35-year-old Portuguese icon scored a brace against Sweden to take his international goal tally to 101, 10 goals short of surpassing all-time record. Ar sensational stat has emerged that points to sheer audacity of five-time Champions League winner's phemenal goalscoring record with Portugal since turning 30. 

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Cristia Ronaldo 100 goals record achieved with brace vs Sweden

Cristia Ronaldo scored twice against Sweden after missing previous Nations League game against Croatia. Portugal captain arrived into game with 99 goals in international football. He went on to achieve 100-goal milestone in a sensational way, striking a splendid free-kick just before close of first half. 

His fine run of form continued in second half as he bagged ar goal to make it 2-0 for Portugal. Cristia Ronaldo struck a shot into top-left corner from outside box to take his tally to 101 international goals. former Real Mrid man is w 10 goals short of overtaking Iran legend Ali Daei's record of 109 international goals, which is all-time record. 

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Cristia Ronaldo has net 48 goals since turning 30

Cristia Ronaldo 100 goals record journey hasn't been short of excitement. Portuguese has been particularly successful in racking up his international goal tally since he turned 30. Cristia Ronaldo has played 47 games for Portugal since turning 30 and has bagged 48 goals during that time, with an aver of more than a goal every game. Juventus ace has nine international hat-tricks with Portugal, most recent of which came against Lithuania in vember last year. 

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Football greats heap praise on Cristia Ronaldo 

Cristia Ronaldo's remarkable achievement with Portugal hasn't gone unticed by  sporting greats. Arguably greatest ever football star, Pele, tweeting on milestone, said: "I thought we were going to celebrate 100 goals today. But it was actually 101! Congratulations Cristia, as you reach new heights in your journey." 

Cristia Ronaldo's former Real Mrid teammate Marcelo, speaking to official FIFA website said: "My bror that football gave me, I'm so happy to be able to be here, congratulating you on 100 goals for national team. I kw what you've done for your national team and what you keep doing." Man United legend Rio Ferdinand did t shy away from heaping praise on his former teammate eir. "100 goals man, and you're still t as good-looking as me. Maybe you're a seven out of ten", ded Ferdinand comically.

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Im courtesy: Nations League Twitter