Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in world football for 2023 after scoring his 40th goal of the year in Portugal's 5-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday evening.
Match Report
The Portuguese superstar netted twice at the Bilino Polje stadium as Roberto Martinez's side breezed through their European Championship qualifier.
Portugal had already qualified for next year's tournament in Germany after beating Slovakia at the weekend but showed no signs of letting up against their Balkans hosts.
38-year-old Ronaldo scored the first of his brace from the penalty spot after a handball was awarded and the record goalscorer made no mistake from 12-yards.
He added his second of the evening in the 20th minute after being played through by Barcelona forward Joao Felix and dinking his chip over the oncoming goalkeeper.
The goal was initially ruled out for offside before a VAR check showed Ronaldo was onside as Portugal doubled their advantage on the road.
Match Events
5' Penalty Goal! Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-1 Portugal (Ronaldo)
18' Bruno Fernandes' shot wide out
20' GOAL! Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-2 Portugal (Ronaldo)
25' GOAL! Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-3 Portugal (Bruno Fernandes)
32' GOAL! Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-4 Portugal (Cancelo)
41' GOAL! Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-5 Portugal (Felix)
65' Sub! Ronaldo was replaced
83' Yellow Card! Dennis Hadzikadunic booked
Line-ups
Bosnia-Herzegovina XI: Dzeko, Pjanic, Ibrahim Sehic, Miroslav Stevanovic, Gojko Cimirot, Amar Rahmanovic, Kolasinac, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Ermedin Demirovic, Amar Dedic, Adrian Leon Barisic
Subs: Nemanja Bilbija, Kenan Piric, Nikola Vasilj, Renato Gojkovic, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Smail Prevljak, Luka Menalo, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Dal Varesanovic, Ivan Basic, Almedin Zilkić, Said Hamulic
Portugal XI: Ronaldo, Danilo Pereira, Cancelo, Otávio, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, Diogo Costa, Dalot, Felix, Leao, Gonçalo Inácio
Subs: Patricio, Semedo, Jose Sa, Neves, João Palhinha, Bernardo, Jota, Pedro Neto, Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, João Neves
eggosa91
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Most goals in 2023: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo- 40 2. Haaland - 39 3. Mbappe - 35 . 38 yo Ronaldo outscoring prime Haaland and Mbappe. My GOAT
MANDY92
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If this man is a Nigerian🇳🇬 from (Igbo land) He could have been nicknamed (ODOGWU OF FOOTBALL)
engr_danjibur
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THIS MAN🐐💎........ If you don't believe his the KING, you have to believe football is not complete😎😍❤
chukwudera353
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From leading the attack with Luis Figo to leading the attack with Joao Felix.💯💯 Cristiano Ronaldo longevity is insane🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
JoyNg01
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Bro forgot that he is 38 years old and heading into 39.... 🙌 Cristiano Ronaldo the 🐐 no cap. 🏅🔥🔥 CR7 🐐
chukwudera353
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If you love Cristiano Ronaldo you’ll love Bruno Fernandes. He’s always stepping up for Portugal ! 🇵🇹
Chiratopher
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Mosanya
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"Cristiano Ronaldo is a finished player and he should retire" Cristiano Ronaldo at 38:
Drbin
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Top scorers in 2023: 40—𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 (Al-Nassr/Portugal) 39—𝐄𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 (Man City/Norway) 35—𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐛𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞 (PSG/France) Ronaldo’s still doing it at 38 🍷🐐
successfuljr
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🐐 for a reason no one comes close he keeps on going and going ✌️✌️✌️👌👌 doesn't stop scoring providing haters wrong
hotoro45
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I don't Care if someone won many trophies still your my real goat 🐐 and today I will sleep peacefully
Kicute
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When did goals becomes so easy? CR7 i need an answer to this!❤
Doxmang
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Cristiano Ronaldo has now registered 40+ goals in 12 different calendar years. 🤯🔥 2023: 40 goals 2021: 47 goals 2020: 44 goals 2018: 49 goals 2017: 53 goals 2016: 55 goals 2015: 57 goals 2014: 61 goals 2013: 69 goals 2012: 63 goals 2011: 60 goals 2010: 48 goals 38 years old. 😤 Legendary Star 🌟 CR7 🐐🔥👉💯🤝
ONLY_ONE_REAL
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REMEMBER 1000 GOALS IS THE TARGET
JoyNg01
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Portugal's EURO 2024 qualifying campaign: 8 wins 0 defeats 32 goals scored 2 goals conceded Still carrying his country at 38🔥🐐🇵🇹
Ozzillos
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As long as he’s happy I’m happy. The goat 🐐
JoyNg01
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Cristiano waited for this guy to take a picture with him even though it was half-time and the rest of the team already went into the tunnel. Always has time for everyone. What a man. ❤️ My GOAT🐐🙏👑❤️🇵🇹
MogastyJn
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Who said man no they Still the goat CR7
chukwudera353
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Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest goal scorer this year!! The Goat debate should end already! 🐐
JoyNg01
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They say PORTUGAL don't score many goals with Ronaldo on the pitch Guess what it's 0-5 inside 42mins GOAT effect🐐👑🇵🇹❤️
eggosa91
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Ageless, timeless... 40goals in 2023 ... FINISH 🙄
JoyNg01
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Pain went directly to 'CR7 is our problem' but they have realised that "7" is not thier problem but"TEN" aka:Mr Hag😂😂😂
Clintonbillions
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The two types of Ronaldo you wouldn't want to face is Noodle hair Ronaldo and 2023 Ronaldo 🐐 👑
maturidikxith
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bruno💫 and ronaldo 🐐 both perfect duo for portugal👌🇵🇹
Roblove
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With how many penalty pls🤣🤣🤣
Who talked about penalties??? I present to you your goat [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]