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Ronaldo receives Guinness World Record certificate for most caps achieved by male player

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) is honoured with a certificate of the Guinness World Records for having achieved 200 goals within almost 20 years of his career, prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 group J qualification football match between Iceland and Portugal in Reykjavik on June 20, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Agencies  &  AFP

What you need to know:

  • The Portugal captain was presented with a certificate for his accomplishment before his nation's clash against Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a Guinness World Record certificate after reaching 200 international caps for Portugal.

The legendary forward made his 200th appearance for Selecao das Quinas in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland and broke another record to become the most-capped player in international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. The Portugal captain was presented with a certificate for his accomplishment before his nation's clash against Iceland.

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It is yet another record to add to Ronaldo's long list of accomplishments in international football. The Al Nassr frontman is the all-time top goalscorer in international football, with 122 goals in 200 games to date.

He is showing no signs of stopping and isn't intending on doing so anytime soon, as he said on Monday he would "never give up" playing for Portugal.

The 38-year-old set a new men's international record when he won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein in March.

"I will never give up coming here (to the Portugal national team), because it's always a dream," he told a press conference in Reykjavik ahead of Tuesday's match.

"Reaching 200 international matches isn't for just anyone; it shows the love I have for my country and my team."

"I'm not chasing records; they're chasing me. I'm happy because it's part of my motivation to continue at the highest level with the team.

Ronaldo made his debut for Selecao back in 2003 at the age of 18. He won the 2016 European Championships with his national team and could be eyeing next year's edition of the tournament.

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