Real Madrid and Manchester United legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, made more history on Thursday night during Portugal’s 4-0 victory against minnows Liechtenstein in Lisbon
Ronaldo made his 197th appearance for Portugal during the game against Liechtenstein, which puts him outright as the leading appearance maker in men’s international football.
He had been tied with Bader Al-Mutawa of Kuwait, but the former Manchester United star now holds the record alone.
In new manager Roberto Martinez’s first game in charge, Ronaldo scored a brace to get Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign off to the perfect start.
In new manager Roberto Martinez’s first game in charge, Ronaldo scored a brace to get Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign off to the perfect start and became the first player to score 100 competitive international goals.
Ronaldo’s goals mean he has now scored for 20 consecutive years for Portugal. His first goal came in June 2004. He has scored 120 for Portugal, making him the leading scorer in the history of men’s international football.
Source: Mirror Uk
