Xherdan Shaqiri has pipped Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming the first European to score in each of the last six major tournaments. The ex-Liverpool star scored one of the goals of Euro 2024, equalising in emphatic fashion for Switzerland against Scotland - live on talkSPORT . Scotland took the lead in the Group A clash at Cologne's RheinEnergieStadion in the 13th minute when Scott McTominay's left-footed strike deflected in-off Fabian Schar.
But Shaqiri levelled the game up in the 26th minute minute after capitalising on Anthony Ralston's loose backpass. And from just outside the box with Scotland's defenders closing him down, he bent an exquisite effort into the top left corner to leave Angus Gunn no chance. In doing so, he has become the first European player to score in the last three European Championships and World Cups.
Ronaldo has also scored in the last five tournaments, but couldn't find the back of the net in Portugal's win over Czech Republic on Tuesday night. And this has seen Shaqiri pip him to achieving the remarkable feat - and what a way to do it. Shaqiri, who plies his trade in the MLS with Chicago Fire, has also become the first footballer to score in a European Championship match while playing for a team in either North or South America.
His first goals at a major tournament came at the 2014 World Cup, where he banged in a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Honduras. What a hit! đą Xherdan Shaqiri levels it up with stunning finish âď¸ #SCOSUI #BBCEuros #Euro2024.
