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IN PICS | Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in 5 World Cups

The Portugal captain achieved this milestone after he converted a penalty in the 65th minute of the game against Ghana.
Cristiano Ronaldo added another gem to his already decorated hat as he became the first player in history to score in five different World Cups. (Photo | AP)
Cristiano Ronaldo added another gem to his already decorated hat as he became the first player in history to score in five different World Cups. (Photo | AP)
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The Portugal captain achieved this milestone after he converted a penalty in the 65th minute of the game against Ghana on Nov 25, 2022. (Photo | AP)
The Portugal captain achieved this milestone after he converted a penalty in the 65th minute of the game against Ghana on Nov 25, 2022. (Photo | AP)
Days after his contract was terminated at Manchester United following a tell-all interview, he let his soccer do the talking at the start of likely his final World Cup. (Photo | AP)
Days after his contract was terminated at Manchester United following a tell-all interview, he let his soccer do the talking at the start of likely his final World Cup. (Photo | AP)
Talking about the match, Ronaldo grabbed centre stage throughout the game as well, but for some reason as he wasted two golden opportunities in the early going.
Talking about the match, Ronaldo grabbed centre stage throughout the game as well, but for some reason as he wasted two golden opportunities in the early going.
Wheeling away after the ball struck the back of the net to give Portugal a 1-0 lead, a smiling Ronaldo performed his usual leap and swivel in the air.
Wheeling away after the ball struck the back of the net to give Portugal a 1-0 lead, a smiling Ronaldo performed his usual leap and swivel in the air.
He has now scored in every World Cup since his first in 2006, when a penalty against Iran started his run of goals in the tournament that's now up to eight in 18 matches. He has a men's record 118 international goals.
He has now scored in every World Cup since his first in 2006, when a penalty against Iran started his run of goals in the tournament that's now up to eight in 18 matches. He has a men's record 118 international goals.
“I think Cristiano is a phenomenon, a legend,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos said. “In 50 years, we will continue to talk about him.”
“I think Cristiano is a phenomenon, a legend,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos said. “In 50 years, we will continue to talk about him.”
His latest scoring record adds to the luster of a resume that should ensure Ronaldo receives plenty of offers from new clubs after splitting with United on Tuesday. That came after he gave an unauthorized interview to Piers Morgan criticizing the manager, owners, and his teammates at the English club.
His latest scoring record adds to the luster of a resume that should ensure Ronaldo receives plenty of offers from new clubs after splitting with United on Tuesday. That came after he gave an unauthorized interview to Piers Morgan criticizing the manager, owners, and his teammates at the English club.
His fraught buildup to the tournament didn't appear to affect Ronaldo against Ghana, even though he wasted two clear-cut chances in the first half.
His fraught buildup to the tournament didn't appear to affect Ronaldo against Ghana, even though he wasted two clear-cut chances in the first half.
Ronaldo ended the match with his head in his hands in pure relief after Ghana almost snatched a draw in the ninth minute of stoppage time thanks to a piece of ingenuity.
Ronaldo ended the match with his head in his hands in pure relief after Ghana almost snatched a draw in the ninth minute of stoppage time thanks to a piece of ingenuity.
Ghana coach Otto Addo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo's record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.”
Ghana coach Otto Addo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo's record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.”
“If somebody scores a goal, congratulations. But this was really a gift. Really a gift,” Addo said. “What more can I say? (It was) a special gift from the referee.” Addo's criticism of American referee Ismail Elfath was so direct that it could put him into trouble with FIFA.
“If somebody scores a goal, congratulations. But this was really a gift. Really a gift,” Addo said. “What more can I say? (It was) a special gift from the referee.” Addo's criticism of American referee Ismail Elfath was so direct that it could put him into trouble with FIFA.
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