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Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goals for Portugal break Ireland’s hearts

Cristiano Ronaldo would not be denied. He had a penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu and then saw John Egan give the Republic of Ireland a deserved lead. But Manchester United’s newest signing struck twice in the dying minutes to give Portugal victory and crown himself the most prolific scorer in the history of men’s international football.As with almost every match that Ronaldo plays these days, the 36-year-old was aiming not just for a win but for another record – here he was hoping that on his 180th appearance for his country he would become the most prolific scorer in the history of men’s international football. He went into this game with 109 goals so far, level on the roll of honour with Iran’s Ali Daei and 101 clear of the combined total mustered by Ireland’s starting XI before this game.