Cristiano Ronaldo Extends His World Record

Cristiano Ronaldo Extends His World Record—Because Why Not?

Cristiano Ronaldo just can’t stop making history. In Portugal’s latest 2-1 victory over Scotland in the UEFA Nations League, the 39-year-old soccer legend did what he does best—score. And not just any goal. His 88th-minute winner was crucial for securing the win and extending his world record for the most international teams scored against. That’s right, Cristiano Ronaldo has now netted against 48 different nations. (You can almost hear teams worldwide nervously checking their fixtures, hoping they’re not next.)

A Record-Breaking Start to the 2024-25 Season

Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off the 2024-25 season with a bang, notching his 901st career goal. Yes, 901! While most players would be thrilled with a fraction of that, Ronaldo clearly won’t stop until he hits 1,000. After all, when you’re Cristiano Ronaldo, 900 goals just don’t cut it.

Portugal Tops the Nations League

Portugal’s win against Scotland pushed them to the top of the Nations League Group 1 standings, with six points from two games. Though Cristiano Ronaldo started the match on the bench (perhaps enjoying a well-deserved break?), he made his presence felt in the second half, reminding everyone why defenders around the globe still lose sleep over him.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Favorite Victims: Luxembourg, Lithuania, and Sweden

Throughout his legendary international career, Luxembourg has been on the receiving end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess. He has scored 11 goals in 11 games against the small European nation. (That’s one goal per game—sorry, Luxembourg.) Lithuania and Sweden haven’t fared much better, with each conceding seven goals to the Portuguese captain.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 132 International Goals: A Breakdown

In case you’re curious (and we know you are), here’s how Cristiano Ronaldo’s 132 international goals break down:

First Half: 55 goals (because sometimes he likes to get things done early)
Second Half: 77 goals (when he’s fully warmed up)
Left Foot: 31 goals
Right Foot: 73 goals (his right foot clearly has a mind of its own)
Headers: 28 goals (gravity doesn’t seem to apply to Ronaldo)

Set-Piece Mastery and Penalty Precision

Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliance isn’t limited to open play. He has also scored:

11 direct free-kicks
101 goals from open play
20 penalties (so think twice before fouling him in the box!)

Looking Ahead: Club Football Resumes

After the international break, Cristiano Ronaldo will return to action with his club, Al Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League. On September 13, he’ll face Al Ahli, where he’ll likely continue doing what he does best: scoring goals, breaking records, and proving that age is just a number.