Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal, thus surpassing former Iran striker Ali Daei as the all-time highest goalscorer in the history of international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but still broke the men's international scoring record before adding a second goal as Portugal beat visiting Ireland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. Ronaldo grabbed his 110th goal in the 89th minute to move ahead of former Iran striker Ali Daei.