Ronaldo Beats Record as Double Sees Off Ireland

Ronaldo Beats Record as Double Sees Off Ireland
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the World Cup 2022 Qualifier match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estadio Algarve in Loule, Portugal, on Sept. 1, 2021. Pedro Nunes/Reuters
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FARO, Portugal—Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in men’s international soccer when he headed two last-gasp goals to give Portugal a 2–1 comeback victory over Ireland in Group A of World Cup Qualifying on Wednesday.

The Manchester United forward saw Gavin Bazunu, a Manchester City loanee, save a first-half penalty after Jeff Hendrick was deemed to have fouled Bruno Fernandes.