After scoring three goals in Portugal's first match against Spain -- a 3-3 draw -- Cristiano Ronaldo is on for an encore against Morocco. In the fourth minute of the Wednesday's World Cup match, Ronaldo picked up his fourth goal of the tournament on an incredibly aggressive header after an impressive cross. Ronaldo has shown he's on a mission this tournament, as he continues to try to carry Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo does it again!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2018
He heads home the corner to put Portugal up 1-0 early against Morocco. pic.twitter.com/FDoyvInvt4
Fans on Twitter were quick to provide context on just how ridiculous Ronaldo's run early in the Cup has been. For starters, he's now the top European international goal scorer of all time, breaking Ferenc Puskas of Hungary's record of 84. So this goal is significant for a myriad of reasons, never mind the early Portugal lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Ferenc Puskás to become the top European international goal scorer of all-time. pic.twitter.com/AZ0mCJW5SI
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 20, 2018
For what it's worth, Ali Daei has the overall international record with an insane 109 international goals for Iran.
However, fans were up to offer more context on what Ronaldo is doing.
Ronaldo now only one goal behind own goals in the Golden Boot race!
— Ryan Bailey (@RyanJayBailey) June 20, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored as many goals (4) as every South American team combined in this World Cup.
— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) June 20, 2018
Ronaldo just out there trying to match Ronaldo, imo. #POR
— The Yanks Are Coming (@YanksAreComing) June 20, 2018
2 - Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first Portugal player since José Torres in 1966 to score a goal with his right foot, left foot and head in a single World Cup tournament. Collection. #POR #MAR #PORMAR #Ronaldo #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/liZrUSyXmq
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 20, 2018
We're just living in Cristiano Ronaldo's world 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) June 20, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo at 2006, 2010, 2014 #WorldCup's combined
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 20, 2018
7⃣0⃣ shots
3⃣ goals
Cristiano Ronaldo at 2018 #WorldCup
5⃣ shots
4⃣ goals pic.twitter.com/ImMLgJ9FIO
Friday: Goatee celebration
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 20, 2018
Tuesday: New goatee
Making a point, Cristiano? pic.twitter.com/R5IUvuX4rM
However, others were less impressed with Ronaldo and more incredulous about Morocco's defense on him.
Morocoo team talk: Everyone get a man, though we can leave Cristiano Ronaldo unmarked. #PORMAR
— Dale Johnson (@DaleJohnsonESPN) June 20, 2018
Morocco:
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) June 20, 2018
-must not lose
-opt against marking Ronaldo
risky, bold, inventive approach.#PORMAR
For those curious, Just Fontaine of France scored 13 goals in Sweden in 1958 -- the most for a single tournament. Ronaldo, meanwhile, now sits at seven career World Cup goals. Miroslav Klose of Germany holds the record with 16 career World Cup goals.