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Ronaldo closes in on Real Madrid legend Puskas at top of European goal chart

The Portugal international netted his 75th international goal against New Zealand on Saturday, drawing level with Hungary legend Sandor Kocsis

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved on to 75 goals for Portugal and is now just nine adrift of Ferenc Puskas at the top of the European international goalscoring chart.

The iconic Hungarian netted 84 times for his country between 1945 and 1956, which remains a record across the continent to this day.

Puskas was also a prolific frontman for Real Madrid, much like Ronaldo.

The Portuguese enjoyed another standout club campaign in 2016-17 – helping Los Blancos to a league and Champions League dounle – and has carried that form into World Cup qualifying and the Confederations Cup.