Ronaldo becomes first man to play 200 international matches
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men's footballer to play 200 international matches during Portugal's victory over Iceland in the qualifying round of the European Championship, setting an absolute record.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men's footballer to play 200 international matches during Portugal's victory over Iceland in the qualifying round of the European Championship, setting an absolute record. This was reported by espn.com.au.
In the 89th minute of the match against Iceland, Ronaldo scored the winning goal against the opponent, bringing his team an important 3 points. Ronaldo, who made his international debut in 2003, was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records label as the first male player to play in 200 international matches before the start of the game.
"I'm so happy. To reach 200 caps is the kind of moment that you never expect. It's an unbelievable achievement. And of course to score the winning goal makes it even more special", Ronaldo said after the game.
For reference, Ronaldo is a five-time winner of the Golden Ball, the first male player to score goals at five different World Cups.
In the 89th minute of the match against Iceland, Ronaldo scored the winning goal against the opponent, bringing his team an important 3 points. Ronaldo, who made his international debut in 2003, was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records label as the first male player to play in 200 international matches before the start of the game.
"I'm so happy. To reach 200 caps is the kind of moment that you never expect. It's an unbelievable achievement. And of course to score the winning goal makes it even more special", Ronaldo said after the game.
For reference, Ronaldo is a five-time winner of the Golden Ball, the first male player to score goals at five different World Cups.
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