Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for receiving a needless yellow card in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
The striker scored a late brace of headers to turn the tie around after Ireland’s 45th minute opener to become the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football, overtaking Ali Daei’s record.
The Portugal skipper had earlier seen a penalty saved by teenage goalkeeper Gavin Bazuna.
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His celebration for the record-breaking goal has inadvertently handed his new club Manchester United a boost, as the yellow card he was shown for taking his shirt off has ruled him out of the next qualifying game for his country.
It means he can meet up with his new teammates at Old Trafford sooner than expected.
Ronaldo apologised after the game, explaining that his “emotions speak louder”.
“I forgot. It’s the emotion of the game. Maybe the coach will give me a hard time, but it doesn’t matter. The important thing was to help the team. I’m sorry, but the emotions speak louder.”
Ronaldo later took to Instagram: “From all the records that I have broken during my career – and fortunately there have been a few – this one is very special for me and it’s certainly on the shelf of the achievements that make me truly proud.
“First of all, because every time I represent my country is a special moment, for knowing that I’m defending Portugal and showing to the world what Portuguese people are made of.
“Secondly, because national teams competitions have always had a very strong impact on me as I was growing up, watching my idols playing for their flags every other summer in Euros and in World Cups.
“But finally and above all, because scoring 111 goals for Portugal means 111 moments like the ones we experienced today in Algarve, moments of worldwide union and happiness for millions and millions of Portuguese citizens all around the globe. For them, every sacrifice is worth it.
“Another reason for me to appreciate this achievement as much as I do right now, is because Ali Daei has set the standards in such a high level that at some point, even I started thinking that I might never catch him.
“Congratulations to the ‘Shariar’ for holding the record for so long and thanks for always showing so much respect for me every time I scored and as I became closer and closer to his outstanding number.
“Thank you Portugal. Thanks to all my team-mates and opponents for making this journey so unforgettable. Let’s keep meeting inside the pitch in the years to come. I’m not closing the count just yet…”
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2021-09-02 07:29:50Z
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