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FIFA WC: Ronaldo Breaks Messi's Knockout Scoring Record

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Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into FIFA World Cup history by becoming the oldest player to score in knockouts during Portugal's 2-1 Round of 32 victory over Croatia. The 41-year-old converted a 2nd-half penalty, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record. Cameroon legend Roger Milla remains the oldest World Cup scorer, having scored at 42 years in 1994.

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