After setting the record, C. Ronaldo refused to answer the journalist's questions. © „Reuters“

Cristiano Ronaldo once again became the hero of the country. The 36-year-old striker secured a victory for Portugal against Ireland with two excellent shots at the very end of the World Cup qualifier match – 2:1. After the game, the veteran was lost in his thoughts, but refused to answer the journalist's questions. "I am very happy not only because of the personal record I achieved, but also because of the special moments we experienced by scoring two goals at the end of the match. The missed penalty kick was just a part of the game. Sometimes you score, sometimes you fail to take advantage of opportunities. But I believed until the very end of the match," Cristiano Ronaldo told "Sky Sports."