Cristiano Ronaldo first to score in five World Cups

 Cristiano Ronaldo

• Portugal beat Ghana 3:2

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five World Cups on Thursday after opening the scoring in Portugal’s World Cup clash with Ghana.

The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed home a penalty in the 65th minute at the 974 Stadium in Doha to give Portugal an early lead in the Group H clash with the Black Stars. Thereafter, Ghana levelled the score thanks to a goal by Andre Ayew. However, within minutes Portugal scored twice off the boots of Joao Felix and Rafael Leao to give seven-time finalists at the FIFA World Cup further edge in their first game of the 2022 contest. Just before close, Ghana’s Osman Bukari scored to make it 3:2.