Cristiano Ronaldo Achieves New International Milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to expand his impressive legacy as the all-time leading international goal scorer, recently reaching the milestone of having scored against 48 different national teams throughout his career. Among the most notable teams to have suffered from his goals are football powerhouses such as Spain, Germany, and France.
In international tournaments, Ronaldo has been pivotal in both the UEFA European Championship and the World Cup. He has netted a total of 14 goals in the Euros, making him the tournament's all-time top scorer. During the World Cups, he has accumulated 9 goals across five editions of the tournament, further cementing his status as one of the most consistent players over time.
Ronaldo has also been a key player in other international competitions, such as the UEFA Nations League, where he scored a memorable hat-trick against Switzerland in the 2019 semifinals. Additionally, he has made crucial contributions for Portugal, including a stunning free-kick goal in a 3-3 draw against Spain at the 2018 World Cup, where he scored all three of his team's goals.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to break records, including the record for most international goals (over 130), solidifying his place as one of the greatest footballers of all time.