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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men's international scoring record during clutch win over Ireland (video)

There's a new men's international soccer scoring leader and his name is Cristiano Ronaldo. During Wednesday's game against Ireland in World Cup qualifying, Ronaldo scored twice in the final minutes to give Portugal a 2-1 win and break the mark held by Iran's Ali Daei.

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Ronaldo's record-setting goal came in the 89th minute. With Portugal facing a 1-0 deficit, Ronaldo found space in front of the net and scored on a header.

It was Ronaldo's 110th international goal in 180 games.