Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Xavi to take third place on list of most international wins

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristia Ronaldo surpassed Spain legend Xavi Hernandez to move into third place on list of players with most international wins. Following Portugal's 3-2 win over Croatia in UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, Ronaldo has w won 101 games with his national side. Ronaldo is w within touching distance of two or Spaniards - goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas in second and veteran centre-back Sergio Ramos who is leing list. 

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Cristia Ronaldo records: Portugal captain records milestone 101 international wins 

Fernando Santos' Portugal were me to work hard for ir win over Croatia during ir UEFA Nations League matchday 6 Group C clash on Tuesday. Skipper Cristia Ronaldo led attack for defending champions and 3-2 victory at full-time meant that he has w won a staggering 101 international games. In doing so, Ronaldo surpassed Xavi Hernandez (100), who is w fourth on list of players with most international wins.

Iker Casillas is second on list with 121 wins while Sergio Ramos is leing way with 130 international wins and counting. Ramos currently has 29 more wins than Ronaldo, who will be eyeing top spot before hanging up his boots. However, it will prove to be a tough challenge for Ronaldo as Ramos intends to play Euros next summer, which could continue to increase  number of his international wins. 

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Portugal vs Croatia proves to be a thriller 

Mateo Kovacic gave Croatia le in first half but Zlatko Dalic's side were reduced to 10 men when Marko Rug received his second yellow card five minutes into second period. Ruben Dias equalized just a minute after Rug's dismissal. Portugal n took le through Joao Felix but Kovacic levelled scores with his second goal of game in 65th minute. 

It was n Ruben Dias who scored winner for Portugal in 90th minute with his second goal on night. Portugal finished Group C in second place, behind winners France. Croatia finished in third with three points from six games. 

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Cristia Ronaldo Portugal stats: Goals and hours

Along with being Portuguese player with most international wins, Ronaldo is most-capped player for his country as well with 170 appearances. Ronaldo is also Portugal's all-time leing goalscorer with 102 goals and is second on list of players with most international goals. Ronaldo is only behind Iran legend, Ali Daei, who has 109 international goals to his name.

Ronaldo won Euro 2016 with Portugal. He also helped Portugal to Nations League triumph last year and was top scorer in tournament with three goals. 

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