In the seventh and final match of the EURO 2024 qualifying round this morning, Portugal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Slovakia, and Cristiano Ronaldo was the undisputed star of the game. Ronaldo’s extraordinary performance not only secured Portugal’s automatic qualification for EURO 2024 but also etched his name in history by establishing a new record for the most goals scored in a single match.

Ronaldo, who is currently performing at an exceptional level, delivered two brilliant goals that were pivotal to Portugal’s 3-2 win. These goals contributed to Portugal’s status as the top team in Group J, amassing 21 points, a significant eight points ahead of Slovakia, securing their place in the EURO 2024 finals.

Remarkably, Ronaldo, wearing his national team jersey, became the first player in the history of the sport to reach 125 goals. What’s even more impressive is that 73 of these goals were scored after he turned 30 years old. This milestone remains unmatched by any other player in the history of football.

To put Ronaldo’s exceptional career into perspective, he has now scored a total of 857 goals, spanning both his contributions for the national team and club teams. The statistics highlight another incredible feat: Ronaldo’s two goals against Slovakia pushed him past 100 goals scored since the start of the year 2020 until the present day.

This feat is a testament to his consistency and unmatched skill, as he broke a record by scoring at least 100 goals in each of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

Ronaldo’s legacy continues to grow, setting new standards for football excellence.

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