On June 5th, 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo made history with two goals in Portugal’s 3-0 victory over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. The Juventus forward scored his 103rd and 104th international goals, making him the first European player to reach the century mark.
The 35-year-old Ronaldo has been a dominant force in international football for more than a decade. He has scored in eight consecutive major tournaments, beginning with Euro 2004 and ending with Euro 2016. He is also the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 127 goals.
Ronaldo’s two goals against Switzerland were both trademark finishes. The first came in the 25th minute when he received a pass from Bernardo Silva and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. His second goal came in the second half when he was played through on goal and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.
The victory was an important one for Portugal, as it secured their place in the Nations League final four. They will now face either France or Germany in the semi-finals, with the winner advancing to the final.
Ronaldo’s achievement is a testament to his longevity and quality as a player. He has consistently been one of the best players in the world for more than a decade and is showing no signs of slowing down. He is an inspiration to aspiring footballers all over the world and his record-breaking performance against Switzerland is yet another example of his greatness.
