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Yearender 2021: Cristiano Ronaldo smashed THESE seven records this year, in pics

Portugal and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo might not have won the Ballon d'Or this year but the year 2021 was once again a fruitful one for the talismanic strike. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at seven records smashed this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time leading goal scorer in international football

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time leading goal scorer in international football

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the international goal scoring record of Iranian legend, Ali Daei (109 goals) which stood for years, after helping his nation go past Republic Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match.  The Portugese international now currently has 115 goals in 184 matches. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo completed 800 career goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading top scorer in the 21st century and the only footballer to bag 800 goals in the same century. He occupies the fourth spot in the all-time goal scoring list for both club and country. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading top scorer in the 21st century and the only footballer to bag 800 goals in the same century. He occupies the fourth spot in the all-time goal scoring list for both club and country. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo became leading goal-scorer in Euro Championships

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Portugal and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo broke at least seven footballing records in 2021. Ronaldo became all-time leading goal-scorer in EURO Championships with 14 goals. (Source: Twitter)

Portugal and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo broke at least seven footballing records in 2021. Ronaldo became all-time leading goal-scorer in EURO Championships with 14 goals. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo has most appearances in UEFA Champions League history

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Cristiano Ronaldo broke Iker Casillas’ record of most appearances in the UEFA Champions League matches. Ronaldo has appeared in 181 matches so far. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Iker Casillas’ record of most appearances in the UEFA Champions League matches. Ronaldo has appeared in 181 matches so far. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo is first player to win all major trophies in England, Spain & Italy

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in the history of the game to win all domestic trophies in 3 of the top 5 European Leagues. On 19th May, he won the Coppa Italia Final with Juventus. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in the history of the game to win all domestic trophies in 3 of the top 5 European Leagues. On 19th May, he won the Coppa Italia Final with Juventus. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo became first player to score 20+ goals in 12 consecutive seasons

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On 2nd March, Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Spezia in his 600th league match made him the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons. (Source: Twitter)

On 2nd March, Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Spezia in his 600th league match made him the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons. (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo fastest Juventus player to score 100 goals

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On 12th May, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal against Sassuolo making him the fastest Juventus player to achieve the feat. (Source: Twitter)

On 12th May, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal against Sassuolo making him the fastest Juventus player to achieve the feat. (Source: Twitter)

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