Xtra Time Web Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a unique feat as the first footballer in the world to play 200 matches for his country in a single jersey. The match against Iceland on Tuesday night in the qualifying phase of the Euro Cup marked his 200th international match in his illustrious career. As soon as he stepped onto the field, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the Guinness World Records book. He doesn’t care about the records he leaves behind; he only focuses on playing and scoring goals. At the age of 38, Ronaldo surpassed another significant milestone. He scored a remarkable milestone goal, defeating Iceland on Tuesday. Portugal emerged victorious solely due to his goal.
Ronaldo, who hails from the small town of Funchal in Madeira, has now become an icon in world football. Even at the age of 38, he has not slowed down in his pursuit of goals. In the match on Tuesday night, when the game seemed to be heading towards a draw, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the 89th minute, securing victory for the Portuguese team. So far, he has scored five goals in the 2024 Euro qualifiers.
After the match against Iceland, Ronaldo said, “So happy. Itâs that kind of moment that you never expect to do it, 200 caps. For me, itâs an unbelievable achievement.â He also added, âOf course, to score the winning goal, itâs even more special.”