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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Neil McLeman

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set more records as remarkable careers continue

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi made more history on a night of double celebration for the footballing legends.

The Portuguese forward marked his male record 197th appearance for his country with two goals against Liechtenstein. And the Argentine capped his country’s World Cup homecoming party with his 800th goal with a trademark free-kick into the top corner.

Ronaldo, now playing for Saudi side Al-Nassr, also became the first player to score 100 goals in competitive internationals - and 120 in all. And the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar, 38, has now scored in 20 consecutive years for Portugal since his first in the group stages of Euro 2004.

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