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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score in five World Cups

He set the record when he smashed a penalty during Portugal's game with Ghana in Doha

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AFP

By AFP

Published: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 9:44 PM

Last updated: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11:21 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup goalscoring history on Thursday as mighty Brazil prepared for their first game of the finals.

Ronaldo became the first man to score in five different editions of the World Cup as he slotted home a penalty to help Portugal down Ghana 3-2 in their Group H clash.

The typically ice-cold spot-kick was Ronaldo's eighth career goal at the World Cup and comes after a tumultuous week which saw the star forward make a sensational exit from Manchester United after weeks of tensions with the club.

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But there was controversy surrounding the penalty, which was awarded after Ronaldo crashed theatrically to the turf following minimal contact with Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu.

Andre Ayew raised hopes for Ghana with a 73rd minute equaliser but goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao ensured a winning start for the Euro 2016 champions. Osman Bukari scored a late consolation for Ghana.

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Published: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 9:44 PM

Last updated: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11:21 PM

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