Cristiano Ronaldo sets FIFA World Cup record, surpasses Lionel Messi as Portugal win

Tournament favourites Portugal started ir FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Ghana in ir opening match on Thursday, November 24. Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao found back of net for Portugal, while Andre Ayew and Osman Bukari scored goals for Ghana. Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa almost handed Inaki Williams a stoppage-time equaliser only for forward to slip at vital moment. By scoring opening goal, Cristiano Ronaldo broke multiple records during Portugal vs Ghana match. striker not only became first player to score at five World Cups but also surpassed two feats of Lionel Messi in his very first match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses two Lionel Messi feats

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal le in 65th minute by converting his penalty. goal saw him win his seventh FIFA World Cup Man of Match award - most for a player. He h held record previously alongside Messi and former Nerlands player Arjen Robben who h won award on six occasions. 37-year-old striker also went past Messi's tally of seven goals in World Cups with one against Ghana being his eighth strike in tournament’s history in 18 appearances. Messi with goal against Saudi Arabia has seven goals in 10 World Cup matches. goal against Ghana also saw Ronaldo become second-oldest goalscorer in history of World Cup after Roger Milla. Ronaldo is now also both youngest (21 years 132 days) and oldest goalscorer (37 years 295 days) for Portugal in World Cups.

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes massive Portugal goal scoring record 

After surpassing Lionel Messi in terms of goals in opening match of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Ronaldo has now set his sights on a goal-scoring record held by a Portugal legend. Ronaldo now needs one more goal to eclipse legendary Eusebio, who has scored nine World Cup goals. former footballer is currently Portugal’s all-time leing goal-scorer in World Cups. Eusebio h led Portugal to semi-final of 1966 edition of tournament but Portugal lost against England in semi-final at Wembley shattering Eusebio's dream of winning trophy.