Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European player to reach 100 international goals after scoring twice in Portugal’s 2-0 win over 10-man Sweden.

Veteran Sweden midfielder Gustav Svensson was sent off just before half-time for collecting a second yellow card, and from the resulting free-kick, Ronaldo fired the ball into the top corner to bring up his landmark century.

After 72 minutes, the Juventus forward – who missed Portugal’s Nations League opener against Croatia on Saturday with a toe injury – curled in a second goal from the edge of the penalty area.

Ronaldo has set his sights on Iranian Ali Daei’s record for a male international of 109 goals.

“I managed to beat this milestone of 100 goals and now (I’ll go) for the record. It’s step-by-step. I am not obsessed because I believe the records come in a natural way,” Ronaldo said.

“When I had this problem in my toe I always knew that I could recover for this second game.”

Asked about his future in the game, Ronaldo was quoted by Reuters as saying: “The future, only God knows. I am happy to play with these young players and I am enjoying a lot this moment both individually and collectively.

Portugal have two wins from their opening Nations League fixtures, and top the table ahead of France, who beat Croatia 4-2 in Paris.


Defender Dejan Lovren had put the 2018 World Cup runners-up ahead after 17 minutes following a corner, but Antoine Griezmann drew France level just before the break.

In stoppage time, Manchester United forward Anthony Martial saw his sliding effort deflect in off ‘keeper Dominik Livakovic for an own goal.

DaddyRochie1642:
Lionel Messi Still Remains the Greatest

thesicilian:
Whether you're a Ronaldo or Messi fan, you just can't help but admire the determination of this guy Cristiano Ronaldo for greater things, even at his age.

JidennaJason:
I believe Ali Daei achieved that milestone without clamouring for unnecessary penalties and jumping to the corner flag like a monkey that wants to fornicate.

JidennaJason:
I believe Ali Daei achieved that milestone without clamouring for unnecessary penalties and jumping to the corner flag like a monkey that wants to fornicate.

Amotolongbo:
One’s belief is useless and senseless if it is not based on the knowledge of reality and fact.

Did you watch Alli Daei play or follow the guy playing?

JidennaJason:
Don't let your love for him make you sound stupid....


In the round leather game, what makes it more interesting is when you have some fans going hard against your favorite star... You can't expect everyone to "love" your superstar...

I have seen you come up with some ridiculous comments about Messi, even on this thread, but I see everything as fun....

Try and see it same way so you won't sound stupid.

Amotolongbo:
Young man, try to reason sensibly.

Did you watch any of the Ali Daei’s matches to come up with such belief against Ronaldo?

If not For Ronaldo’s record chasing, would you have known Ali Daei or his record?

My advice to you is that when you want to establish a belief, let it be based on the knowledge of reality and fact

Martinez39s:
With enough Lithuania, Estonia, Macedonia, Luxembourg and the likes, he will get there.