Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Joint Top Scorer in Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Fans React Online

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Joint Top Scorer in Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Fans React Online

Isaac Darko
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Social media has lauded Cristiano Ronaldo for becoming joint top scorer of the Euro 2024 qualifiers
  • The Al-Nassr captain continued his red-hot form during Portugal's encounter against Liechtenstein
  • Ronaldo's score against the Group J minnows took his total tally in the Euro qualifying stages to 10

Cristiano Ronaldo is purportedly in the twilight of his career, yet he continues to defy expectations, as evidenced by his recent goal for Portugal.

The Al-Nassr striker is on international duty for his nation, playing a pivotal role in their 2-0 victory at Liechtenstein in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Portugal, positioned undefeated at the summit of Group J, has already secured their place in next summer's tournament in Germany.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's goal marked his tenth in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Photo by Daniela Porcelli
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However, the Selecao are on track for a flawless qualifying record with 10 wins from as many games, and once again, Ronaldo was a central figure in their success.

Facing Liechtenstein on Thursday, the Euro 2016 champions were visiting but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, per Talksport.

Diogo Jota delivered a precise through-ball to the charging 38-year-old forward, who skillfully placed his strike into the top of the net to open the account for Portugal.

This goal marked his 10th in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, putting him on par with Belgium's Romelu Lukaku.

Social media reactions to Ronaldo's goal

Fans were quick to praise the veteran's exceptional performance.

Taking to X, @PrimeCRonaldo praised Ronaldo:

"The greatest Goalscorer of all time."

@YashRMFC posted:

"Tight angle? Weak foot? I'm Cristiano Ronaldo."

@SeunSign simply added:

"My GOAT."

@VoVanTuan0416 said:

"Ronaldo is a great player, may God always bless him."

This goal marked his 128th for Portugal, coming in his 204th international appearance for the country, just before their last group game against Iceland on Sunday.

Cristiano is now tied at the top of the list of leading goal scorers (10) in Euro 2024 qualifiers with Belgium striker, Lukaku, as reported by CBS Sports Golazo.

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Ronaldo scores in Portugal win

Sports Brief has also previously eported on Ronaldo maintaining his exceptional goal-scoring form vs. Liechtenstein in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.

Despite a challenging first half where opportunities were scarce, he seized the moment for the Selecao with his left foot to break the deadlock.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)