Ronaldo becomes highest goalscorer in international football

The Manchester United forward has now 111 international goals, breaking record of 109 goals previously held by Iran’s Ali Daei.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the record highest goalscorer in international football after he helped Portugal beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. The Manchester United forward has now 111 international goals, breaking a record of 109 goals previously held by Iran’s Ali Daei. Ronaldo, who is the all-time top goalscorer in the Champions League and the leading marksman in Real Madrid’s history, led his country to their only major tournament win at Euro 2016.