The Juventus forward earned a swathe of support on social media in recognition of his continued exploits for his national team.
Ronaldo has long battled for supremacy with Barcelona talisman Messi, who has enjoyed less success on the international stage.
The Argentine is yet to win a major trophy with his country while Ronaldo has won the European Championships and the Nations League.
One fan simply said in reaction to his first goal: “GOAT.”
“90 International goals for Ronaldo. Your goat could never,” another wrote in a thinly-veiled jab at Messi.
A third wrote: “Ronaldo is the goat.”
“AND RONALDO SCORES AGAIN, IMAGINE THINKING HE ISN’T THE GOAT!” reacted another.
One more posted: “Living legend.”
“Seriously A Mahn Who is Better both in Club & International Football,” said one more.
Another said in a slant at Barca icon Messi: “He proves his quality’s everywhere , not a sistem player.”
“LEGEND! GREATEST. OF. ALL. TIME,” one other wrote.
“Another day another record,” declared another.
Posting a list of the top international scorers of all time, one more said: “I mean Ronaldo is proven everywhere, where’s ur “GOAT” for his country? Don’t compare a club legend with a football legend please.”
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