Portugal Immigration focuses on Portugal Sports News: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo expressed pride in breaking the national team goal record previously held by legendary player Eusebio, and set his next goal to become the all-time leading scorer for the Portugal national team.
The Real Madrid star led the Portugal team to a 4-2 victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast, scoring a hat trick in the match. So far, he has scored his 43rd international goal for the national team, surpassing Eusebio, with only Pauleta from the golden generation ahead of him with 47 goals. This was also his first hat trick in a national team match.
"This is my first hat trick for the national team, and it is a memorable match for me," Ronaldo said after the game. "I often do this at the club, but representing my country is another matter, and I am really happy; it is very special."
"It is an honor to surpass Eusebio; he is the greatest player in Portugal's history. I am also very close to Pauleta's goal record, and I hope to continue scoring."
