Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick in Portugal’s 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday, to pass Pele on the list of top international goal scorers.

Ronaldo’s three goals in their 5-1 win over Faroe Islands, took his tally for his country to 78 goals, surpassing the 77 that Pele scored for Brazil from 1957-1971.

However, the Real Madrid superstar needed 144 games to accomplish the feat, while Pele played in just 92.

Read more: http://www.newsbook.ng/2017/09/01/cristiano-ronaldo-surpasses-pele-after-hat-trick-for-portugal/

faroe island? Pele didn't had such easily fixtures internationally. He made his mark scoring international goals at the world cup and other big competitions.How many international.Not friendlies and qualifiers with European nations of the least repute

Pele needed 92 quality international games but ronaldo needs 144 of which half were against Luxembourg,Estonia,Cyprus and countries ranked below 100 in FIFA rankings.How many goals does Ronaldo hv against Spain,Germany,Frances,Holland e.t.c

How can you compare Pele with penaldo..na insult please