Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the most involved men’s international Footballer of All time with His 197th appearance in Euro 2024 qualifying match against Liechtenstein at Jose Alvalade Stadium Thursday.
Victory forward won 197 hat to him in The opening Euro 2024 qualifiers are on Thursday against liechtenstein, moving for him one clear of Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa. Suh Chin An Malaysia (195 caps) is the third on the list and with Ahmed Hassan (184) and Ahmed Mubarak (183) from Egypt and Oman, respectively completing the top five.
Ronaldo had justified Al-Mutawa record when displayed for Portugal in world Cup quarter-final defeat Morocco in December.
We talk ahead of the meeting with Liechtenstein at Jose Alvalade Stadium Ronaldo revealed that he is considering retirement international football after that defeat. But it was named in new head coach Roberto Martinez first squad f made more history when appearing against Minos Liechtenstein in Lisbon.
ronaldo, who also He carries record for Most men’s international goals (118), earned for him first hat in 2003 when replacing Luis Figo in friendly against Kazakhstan.
Golden Ball five times winner and who won Euro 2016 with Portugal played against Luxembourg (10 games) more times than any other country, followed by Spain (nine). Luxembourg also The country in which Ronaldo scored against More than found net nine timeswhile scoring seven times against Lithuania and Sweden.
He played 47 times for Portugal in major leagues – 25 times At the European Championships and 22 World Cups – which is optimistic of Appearing at Euro 2024.
“My biggest wish It is to be able to raise Portugal to the level possible, said Ronaldo on Wednesday. “I always will play For my part when needed.”
“Earning records is always a positive thing and it has motivated me like To break records and will now break another special one. It makes me very proud.”
“But after (Thursday), I still have a lot of games left. Let’s see if coach He still wants to count on For me to be available,” he added.
