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#8 Cristiano Ronaldo's memorable hat-trick against Spain in the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo began his campaign at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia with a bang. His fabulous hat-trick helped Portugal conjure a thrilling 3-3 draw with former champions Spain in their tournament opener.
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A penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo provided Portugal an early lead before the Portuguese put his team in front once again before half-time after Spain leveled proceedings.
With the former champions scoring twice in the second half, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sumptuous free-kick to force a share of the spoils as a thrilling all-Iberian derby ended all square in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Earlier in the game, his first strike made Cristiano Ronaldo the only player to score in eight consecutive major tournaments.
Incidentally, it was the first time in 51 games, Cristiano Ronaldo's team didn't win despite a hat-trick from the player.
#9 Cristiano Ronaldo scores his much-awaited first Juventus hat-trick (2019)
Cristiano Ronaldo stayed true to his tall promise of scoring thrice in the game, as the Portuguese superstar brought up his second Champions League hat-trick against Atletico Madrid.
In the process, he helped Juventus overturn a 0-2 first-leg deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate to move into the 2018-19 quarter-finals. The trio of goals also brought up Cristiano Ronaldo's much-awaited first hat-trick in the Bianconeri colors.
Cristiano Ronaldo began Juventus's comeback on the night with a header midway through the first half. Another shortly after the interval brought Juventus on level terms in the tie.
Just as extra time loomed, the Portugal captain scored an 86th minute penalty for his record-equalling eighth hat-trick in the competition to help his team complete the comeback.
#10 Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first European player to score 100 international goals
Continuing his blistering start to the 2020-21 campaign, despite missing a few weeks after contracting COVID-19, Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Sweden in a UEFA Nations League game to become the first European player to score 100 international goals.
Playing his 165th game in Portuguese colors, Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the landmark by scoring a sumptuous free-kick. He scored another on the night to help Portugal win 2-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo (102) is now only seven away from equalling Iranian legend Ali Daie (109) for the most goals in international football.
Incidentally, six years ago at the same stadium, a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sealed Portugal's berth in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
