Cristiano Ronaldo continued to defy age and expectation with an extraordinary goal, this time with a stunning bicycle kick against Poland in the UEFA Nations League on the wee hours of Saturday morning.
Ronaldo also scored a penalty to make it a double on the day and his achievement not only reaffirmed his place among the all-time greats in the world of football but also added another glorious chapter to his already illustrious career.
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Records
By increasing his goal tally, Ronaldo also became the player with the most international wins in men’s football history, surpassing Sergio Ramos. He also increased his lead as the all-time leading scorer in international football, confirming his status as a football legend.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Poland 2024 (H)pic.twitter.com/jaVWeRZdDA
— Huz (@huzcw7l) November 15, 2024
Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored by a man in international matches, with an impressive total of 135 goals.
He has a significant lead over Argentina's Lionel Messi, who is 23 goals behind him. Notably, many of these goals came from competitive matches rather than penalties or friendly games, elucidating how he performs well under pressure.
Cristiano Ronaldo is simply incredible. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/0WLgHvaNnU
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) November 15, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi Debate Intensifies
The timing of Ronaldo’s record-breaking performance has added more fuel to the Ronaldo vs Messi debate. Just a day before, Messi was subjected to CR7 chants by Paraguay fans during his FIFA WC qualifier match, Ronaldo dished out his scintillating performance, highlighting the never-ending comparison between the two footballing icons.
Messi being mocked by Paraguayan fans showing to him a Cristiano Ronaldo jersey. 😂🇵🇾🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/803yxD4Hhk
— Cristiano Ronaldo News (@CRonaldoNews) November 15, 2024
🚨 Otro Fan grabó el momento donde todo el estadio 🏟️ corea el nombre de Cristiano RonaldoMessi fue Humillado en Paraguay 🇵🇾 Grande bro siiuuuu @pedromelga21https://t.co/5Eoam9zyXEpic.twitter.com/pXsIC2HGRK
— Arielipillo (@arielipillo) November 15, 2024
Ronaldo's dazzling display not only silenced critics but also served as a reminder that his hunger for success shows no signs of waning.