Ronaldo is ‘proud to be world record holder’ after 197th cap

Portugal’s captain and big leader Cristiano Ronaldo set two hugely important career records during his nation’s Euro 2024 qualifier win against Liechtenstein.

The former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United striker recorded his 197th cap at national level, making him the player with the most caps at national level of all time.

At the beginning of the second half, he also scored two goals, which rounded his tally to 100 goals for the national team in international matches. An achievement that no other player in world football had done until now.

Sensações tão boas por voltar a jogar e marcar pela nossa Seleção e num estádio especial para mim. Orgulhoso por ser o jogador mais internacional de sempre.???? pic.twitter.com/a6XcSEqLSE

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“It’s great to be playing again and scoring for the national team, and in such a special stadium for me. I am proud to become a world record holder in matches for the national team,” Ronaldo wrote on his Twitter account.