20 December, 2025, 1:38 pm Central - 27°C Clouds

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches international football milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches international football milestone

By Naveel Krishant
09/09/2020
35 year-old is only the second men's player to reach the century for his country after Ali Daei, who scored 109 times for Iran - [Photo: Getty Image]

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European to score 100 international goals in men's football and then passed that mark with both goals in Portugal’s 2-0 win over Sweden.

The captain curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner - the 57th of his career - to reach the landmark.

He then fired in a fine second from outside the box.

Ronaldo, who played 81 minutes, is within eight goals of the world record.

Iran's Ali Daei - the only man to score more international goals than Ronaldo - hit 109 during his playing career from 1993 to 2006.

The next top scoring current players are India's Sunil Chhetri (72) and Argentina's Lionel Messi (70).

[Source: BBC]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Police arrest two men for attempted robbery in Tacirua this morning
The two men who attempted to rob a house in Tacirua this morning have been arrested and their vehicle have also been seized.Police say members of the ...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
At least three people have been killed, and nine others injured as a knife-wielding attacker ‍went ‍on a rampage in the Taiwanese capital, ...
2 minutes ago

LDS Church highlights importance of education for young people
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has highlighted the importance of education and self-reliance in preparing young people for ...
50 minutes ago

Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol reunite after 29 years
Veteran actors Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol are reportedly reuniting for a Netflix project, nearly three decades after their memorable collaboration ...
1 hour ago

Ra villages receive early Christmas boost with three new fishing boats
The villages of Nanukuloa, Naiserelagi and Barotu in Ra received an early Christmas gift following the handover of three new fishing boats by the ...
3 hours ago

Two drug-linked stalls identified in Nasinu as authorities crack down on red light zones
Two market vegetable stalls along Dabea Lane Nasinu have been identified between 2024 and 2025 as operating in red light zones, with both found ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States has expressed serious concern about human trafficking indicators linked to the Grace Road Group in Fiji, as highlighted in the 2025 ...
2 days ago

Human trafficking allegations and issues relating to Grace Road Group
Human trafficking allegations and concerns linked to the Grace Road Group/+ARTICLE-311061+ARTICLE/PM says Govt cannot interfere into any human ...
2 days ago

Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the ...
8 days ago

TOP