Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo Makes International Scoring Feat History

 

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached yet another landmark feat in his career after scoring a brace for Portugal in a 2-2 draw against France in their Group F of the Euro 2020 competition. 

The former Real Madrid star converted two spot-kicks in both halves that canceled out the two goals scored Karim Benzema's that gave France the lead in a comeback. The draw made Portugal one of the best third-place teams for knockout stages qualification. 

Ronaldo became the first European player ever to reach a scoring feat of 14 goals in the continental competition, passing the previous record set by former France international Manuel Platini by five goals. 

France handed the forward the first goal from a spot-kick after Kylian Mbappe wasted the chance for his first Euro goal to Rui Patricio's parry, Hugo Lloris committed a foul offense on Danilo Pereira.

The second goal that canceled out France's lead made the Portuguese forward the second player after former Iranian player ever to score 109 goals in international. Jules Koundes conceded the second spot-kick for a handball offense on Ronaldo's cross. 

Manchester United star Paul Pogba also made his impact felt on his game when he inspired the second goal for Frances setting off Benzema with a through pass and also made an attempt at the goal but was Patricio managed to palm off his long-range shot.