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FootballCristiano Ronaldo Ready to Break Ghana Legend's Incredible Record at 2022 World Cup
- Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be the man to break Asamoah Gyan's outstanding record at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
- Ronaldo has leveled Asamoah Gyan’s stunning record of scoring in nine successive major international tournaments
- Portugal qualified for the World Cup after beating North Macedonia 2-0 on Tuesday night thanks to Bruno Fernandes' brace
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo could be the footballer to break Asamoah Gyan’s scoring record at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Manchester United forward equaled Gyan's record of scoring in nine successive major international tournaments after he netted in Portugal's 3-0 triumph over Hungary in the Euro 2020 last year June.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner grabbed a brace against the Magyars which saw him join Gyan as the only player to score in nine consecutive major international tournaments.
Ronaldo has been on the scoresheet in every international tournament, including the World Cup and European Championships, since 2004.
Meanwhile, Gyan also netted in every Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and World Cup tournament from 2006 and 2017.
Like Ronaldo, Gyan is also currently Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals in an international career that has last over a decade and a half.
Ronaldo could set new record
Ronaldo could write his name in football's history book as the only footballer to score in ten international tournaments if he hit the back of the net at the Mundial in Qatar.
The 37-year-old was instrumental as Portugal booked their place at the World Cup after they sunk North Macedonia 2-0 in their qualifier final played on Tuesday night.
The Seleção are expected to be seeded ahead of the World Cup which is set to take place on Friday, 1st April at a gala event to be held in Doha, Qatar.
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FootballEarlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo has made a bold statement on the possibility of missing out on the 2022 edition of the World Cup.
Ronaldo's Portugal are facing the daunting task of earning a ticket for the global extravaganza set for Qatar.
However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is confident the Selecao can seal qualification for the global showpiece.