According to FIFA, the treble was Ronaldo’s 58th in his career for both club and country and his 10th for the Portugal national team.
Manchester United Star, Cristiano Roanldo was the star of the moment on Tuesday night, October 12, as he scored a stunning hat trick to inspire Portugal to a huge 5-0 win over Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier.
According to FIFA, the treble was Ronaldo’s 58th in his career for both club and country and his 10th for the Portugal national team.
Ronaldo set the tone for the Group A clash after converting two penalties inside the opening 13 minutes before completing his hat trick with a stunning late header.
Interestingly, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has now scored an eye-watering 54 goals in his last 49 appearances for Portugal as he continues to defy age in what has been a spectacular goal-scoring streak.
Already, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest goal scorer in men’s international history, Ronaldo’s 10 hat-trick for Portugal is the highest in international football.
Despite scoring hat-trick against Luxembourg, Cristiano Ronaldo was denied ‘best ever goal’ by a super save.
Meanwhile, his United teammate Bruno Fernandes was also impressive against Luxembourg as he scored once and set up another.