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CRISTIANO RONALDO may have equalled Ali Daei's international record... but French publication L'Equipe were still far from impressed.

The Portugal superstar scored twice from the spot in a hugely entertaining 2-2 draw with rivals France.

L'Equipe gave Cristiano Ronaldo a six rating for his performance against France
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L'Equipe gave Cristiano Ronaldo a six rating for his performance against France

It took his international tally to 109 - meaning he is just one goal away from beating Iranian legend Daei's all-time feat.

Ronaldo is also now surging ahead in the race for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot with five from his opening three matches.

Despite his achievements, still handed Ronaldo a measly six in their notoriously tough player ratings.

The publication are renowned for their brutal rating system with a perfect 10 rating being dished out just 12 times.

France striker Karim Benzema also scored twice but was only handed a seven.

The thrilling draw in Hungary meant France topped the group and they will play Switzerland on Monday night.

Portugal qualified by finishing third and have a highly-anticipated clash against Roberto Martinez's Belgium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to take his Euros tally to five in three games
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to take his Euros tally to five in three gamesCredit: EPA

And second-place Germany will travel to Wembley to take on England.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo also became the Euros all-time top scorer earlier in the tournament against Hungary when he scored his 10th and 11th goals.

He now has 14 while also breaking the record with the most victories in the tournament's history with 12.

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