Cristiano Ronaldo remains past deadline, according to the statement.
Portugal's captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is on the brink of making history in the world of football. With just one more goal, he will surpass Carlos Ruiz's record of 39 goals in World Cup qualifications.
Ronaldo's knack for scoring crucial goals is well-documented, with 38 of his 140 career goals for Portugal coming in the last 15 minutes of the game. Tonight, as Portugal takes on Hungary, the spotlight will once again be on the 37-year-old superstar.
In his illustrious career, Ronaldo has averaged two goals per game against Hungary. In 48 World Cup qualification matches, he has scored 38 goals and provided 14 assists, demonstrating his consistent impact on the pitch.
The mandatory ticket for the first Championship is considered a formal way for Ronaldo and the team captain to enter the group of candidates for the universal crown. However, it's not specified if Ronaldo is aiming for a Guinness World Record.
Meanwhile, Carlos Ruiz, a former footballer from Guatemala, currently stands in the way of Ronaldo and Messi's records. Ruiz is remembered for his historic miss against Benfica, but his tally of 39 goals in World Cup qualifications remains a formidable barrier.
Bryan Ruiz, a Costa Rican footballer, could write the preface for a book explaining why Carlos Ruiz never helped Guatemala step above the qualification zone. Guatemala could return to the news if they repeat the home defeat imposed by El Salvador tomorrow in Panama.
Ronaldo, who ended his career in 2016 as an improvised cowboy at FC Dallas, has proven his critics wrong since leaving Nacional for Sporting. His recent performance in the World Cup in Qatar did not throw him out of the running for records.
In a recent game, Ronaldo scored twice against Armenia, further cementing his status as one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the sport. As he turns 46 on the next 15th, age does not seem to be slowing him down.
The still world record holder, if he could travel into the future, would fulfill a dream by disputing a final phase on American territory. However, the focus for now remains on tonight's game against Hungary, where Ronaldo will aim to etch his name further into the annals of football history.
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