TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Iranian legend Ali Daei said he is certain that Cristiano Ronaldo will surpass his goal-scoring record, Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo has moved closer to Ali Daei's record of scoring goals for his national team. Daei scored 109 times in 149 appearances for Iran, while Ronaldo now sits on 102 goals in 168 matches.
"I would congratulate him directly. Ronaldo has scored 102 goals with Portugal so far and will beat my record, I'm sure, but he still has seven goals to go," Daei was quoted as saying.
"It would be a real honor for me if a player of his caliber could beat my record. Ronaldo is one of the best players not only of this era, but ever. He's an absolute phenomenon," Daei added. Enditem
