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Which footballer has become the first player to score in 5 World Cups?
A)
Samuel Eto'o
B)
Lionel Messi
C)
Cristiano Ronaldo
D)
Abedi Pele

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Cristiano Ronaldo



Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the first player to score in five different editions of the world cup

* Following his goal against Ghana on Thursday(24th Nov 2022), Ronaldo has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the highest goal-scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cups.
 
* Ronaldo reached the milestone when he scored in the 65th minute of the match leading Portugal's by a 3-2 margin. Ronaldo is now the second oldest player to score at the World Cup (37 years, 292 days). Roger Milla remains the oldest man in 1994 for Cameroon (42 years, 39 days).
 
* Ronaldo's penalty was what helped Portugal move ahead for the first time in the match. He was pushed by Mohammed Salisu and the decision went in Portugal's favour.
 
* With the goal, Ronaldo has extended his own world record tally of 118 international goals.
 
* It was first in 2006, when Ronaldo, then 21, scored during his world cup debut. Ronaldo scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in the second game (Portugal vs Iran) of the tournament.
 
* The Portuguese player then scored at FIFA World Cups, in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo also became the oldest player to ever score a hat-trick at a FIFA World Cup in FIFA 2018 by defeating Spain..

Source : Business Today

Published On : November 25, 2022
Category : Sports
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