Ronaldo Scoops Guiness World Record For Most International Football Appearances

June 20, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday night received a Guinness World Record after reaching 200 international caps for Portugal.

The legendary forward was making his 200th appearance for Selecao das Quinas in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland.

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The 38-year-old is now the most-capped player in international football.

The Portugal international’s achievement has duly been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward was presented with a certificate for his accomplishment before his nation’s clash against Iceland.

Portugal went on to win the game 1-0.

“I’ll stay here until I, the [football federation] president and the coach believe I can. I’ll never give up coming here, because it’s always a dream,” CR7 said.

“Representing the national team is the height of the career. I want to keep playing, make my family, friends and Portuguese happy.”

Ronaldo made his debut for Selecao back in 2003 at the age of 18. He won the 2016 European Championships with his national team and could be eyeing next year’s edition of the tournament.

 

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Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

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