And two which make forty-one. Author of a double in the draw conceded by Portugal against Hungary (2-2), Tuesday evening in Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in the history of World Cup qualifiers. He is ahead of Carlos Ruiz (39 goals) and Lionel Messi (36 goals). A new record that he was quick to comment on on social networks.
“It's no secret that representing the national team means a lot to me and that's why I'm very proud to have reached this unique milestone for Portugalposted the 40-year-old attacker on his X and Instagram accounts. Thanks to everyone who helped me get here. See you in November to finalize the qualifications for the World Cup! »
Is his joy shared by his teammates? The question arises after the anecdote told by Maxime Chanot in After Football on RMC. The Luxembourg international defender returned to the last match he played against the Seleçao (0-9), in September 2023, during the Euro 2024 qualifiers. A meeting in which the Portuguese GOAT did not participate.
The Portuguese jealous of Cristiano Ronaldo?
“When we played the Portuguese last time with Luxembourg and we took nine, at 5 or 6-0 I went to see Diogo Jota – peace to his soul – and said to him: 'Please calm down'. He replied: 'No, no, it's the only match without Cristiano, it's up to us to show that we can do without him'”testifies the 35-year-old player, who played last season for Los Angeles FC in MLS.
“So I would be curious to know what Cristiano’s position really is in the group with the other players”he adds. Does “CR7” take on too much light in the eyes of his teammates, to the point of arousing jealousy among them? Given the recent results of Portugal, winner of the Nations League in June, the locker room does not seem divided. On the front, anyway.
