Ronaldo makes World Cup history in Portugal victory

The forward scored a landmark goal as his team beat Ghana in Qatar

Cristiano Ronaldo carved out another piece of history for himself when he opened the scoring in Portugal’s 3-2 Group H win against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

The former Manchester United star scored the 118th goal of a remarkable career in international football with a second-half penalty to break the deadlock, and Ghanian hearts, just after the hour mark. 

Already the top goalscorer in international football history, Ronaldo’s successful spot kick meant that he became the first male player to score at five different World Cups, and also the second-oldest goalscorer in World Cup finals. 

The 37-year-old star, who has endured a strange few weeks after conducting an interview with UK television host Piers Morgan which ultimately culminated this week in his parting ways with Manchester United, missed two opportunities in what was a pedestrian first 45 minutes from both sides.

BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo just became the first footballer in history to score in 5 World Cups. An astounding achievement. Congrats @Cristiano