Cristiano Ronaldo – the first man to appear in 200 international
matches
Ronaldo had to wait two minutes to celebrate the winner after
the referee initially deemed his close-range effort in the 89th minute offside,
but the goal was awarded after a VAR replay revealed he was fractionally
onside.
Ronaldo said,"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"
Cristiano Ronaldo holds numerous records for the Portugal
national teamRonaldo is also the all-time leading goal scorer for Portugal,
with over 100 international goals to his name. He holds the record for the most
goals scored in the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League.
Additionally, he has the most hat-tricks for Portugal and today he has made 200 appearances, making him the
most capped player in Portuguese history and the most international caps for a
male football. These records highlight
Ronaldo's remarkable achievements and impact on the national team.