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'Racking them up against USELESS teams': Ronaldo closes in on goals record – but endures mockery as opponents were minnows Andorra

12-11-2020 < RT 35 169 words
 

Cynics have questioned Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal hotshot took his tally of international goals to 102, celebrating moving seven behind the all-time record after a late goal at home to tiny Andorra in a friendly.


Portugal's all-time top scorer said he was thrilled to have reached another "historic" landmark with his nation on Instagram, helping them to thrash Andorra - ranked 145th in the world - 7-0 in a friendly in Lisbon.


Victory meant the Juventus striker has won 100 matches with Portugal, although his latest victory, against a country with a population of 77,000 and four wins in their entire history, caused some fans to challenge whether the achievement was overstated.


Of the teams Ronaldo has scored at least four against, accounting for half of his total, the strongest are the Netherlands, Hungary and Sweden.




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