A Guinness World Record has been awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo for playing 200 international games for Portugal. The storied attacker will play in his 200th match for Selecao das Quinas against Iceland in a Euro 2024 qualifying match. The 38-year-old now holds the record for most international football appearances. The Guinness Book of Records has recognised Cristiano Ronaldo's accomplishment. Before Portugal's match against Iceland, a certificate recognising his achievement was given to the captain.
It is just another record for Ronaldo to add to his impressive resume in international football. With 122 goals in 200 games, the Al Nassr forward holds the record for most goals scored in international football history. At the age of 18, Ronaldo made his Selecao debut back in 2003. He and his national team won the 2016 European Championships, and he might be interested in competing in the competition in 2024.
‘Representing the national team is the height of the career’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
The storied forward is showing no signs of slowing down and has no plans to do so soon. This week, the 38-year-old discussed his plans for the Portugal national team. He said this (via GOAL): “I'll stay here until I, the
Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr in January, and he has been living there ever since. The arrival of the legendary forward served as the impetus for numerous more European players to move to the Middle East. Ruben Neves, a midfielder with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, is the most recent to achieve so. According to Sky Sports, the £47 million transfer for Ronaldo's defensive Portuguese colleague has been completed by Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal. Personal terms have been agreed upon, and this week is when the signing announcement is expected.