PORTUGAL international and captain, Cristiano Ronaldo broke another International record following his side’s Euro 2024 qualifying 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Ronaldo, who scored two goals against Liechtenstein, one of which was a free kick, became the most capped player in men’s international football with his 197th appearance for Portugal.
Previously, the former Real Madrid forward had been tied with Bader Al-Mutawa of Kuwait but the Al Nassr forward now holds the record alone while scoring his 120th international goal, which extended his lead as the top scorer at the international level.
Ronaldo also became the first player to score 100 competitive international goals with his brilliant brace in Lisbon as he has now scored in 20 consecutive years for Portugal, with his first goal coming in June 2004.
Speaking on his new record, he said, “Being the most capped player in history - I have to confess that it is something that leaves me quite proud.
"In addition to being the best scorer ever for the national teams, I would also like to be the most international capped player. But not only tomorrow, I would like to have a lot of matches in the future."
