Ronaldo relishes ‘beautiful moment’ with new record


Count on me: Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo gives a thumb up as he leaves the pitch at Stadium 974. — AFP

CRISTIANO Ronaldo said he was living a “beautiful moment” after becoming the first player to score in five men’s World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday at the start of their campaign in Qatar.

“It’s a beautiful moment in my fifth World Cup,” Ronaldo told reporters. “We won. We started on a good foot. It’s a very important win. We know in these competitions the first match is fundamental.

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