In a memorable match, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to victory against Iceland with a last-minute goal, securing his place in history as the first male player to reach 200 international caps during the Euro 2024 qualifying match. Prior to kick-off, Ronaldo was honored with a Guinness World Records certificate for his remarkable achievements.
At 38 years old, Ronaldo sealed the win by converting Goncalo Inacio’s close-range header into the back of the net. Initially, the goal was disallowed due to an offside call against Inacio, but the video assistant referee intervened and awarded the goal, much to the delight of the Portuguese team and their supporters.
This historic goal marked Ronaldo’s 123rd international goal, further extending his world record. In March, Ronaldo surpassed Bader Al-Mutawa’s record of 196 caps, previously held by the Kuwait forward. Recognizing this incredible milestone, Ronaldo received a certificate from Guinness World Records before the match, commemorating his latest achievement.
Despite playing for Portugal for two decades, debuting in 2003, Ronaldo continues to be a prominent figure in the team, even after his move to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia following the World Cup. Throughout his career, Ronaldo has showcased his exceptional skills at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, earning him five Ballon d’Or awards.
Ronaldo’s fifth goal in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign contributed to Portugal’s perfect record of four wins in four games. Meanwhile, Iceland, who have struggled to secure victories, faced additional challenges when Willum Willumsson received a red card for two bookings with only ten minutes remaining in the match.
Line-ups:
- Home Team: Iceland
- Away Team: Portugal
Match Statistics:
- Possession: Home – 28%, Away – 72%
- Shots: Home – 7, Away – 11
- Shots on Target: Home – 1, Away – 3
- Corners: Home – 3, Away – 11
- Fouls: Home – 13, Away – 12
Stay tuned for the live text updates as the match unfolds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about historic milestone
Q: What record did Cristiano Ronaldo achieve in the match against Iceland?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the record of becoming the first men’s player to win 200 international caps during the Euro 2024 qualifying match against Iceland.
Q: How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo is currently 38 years old.
Q: How many international goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?
A: With his goal in the match against Iceland, Cristiano Ronaldo extended his world record to 123 international goals.
Q: Which teams has Cristiano Ronaldo played for in his career?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Q: How many Ballon d’Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or award five times.
Q: What was the final score of the match between Portugal and Iceland?
A: Portugal won the match against Iceland with a score of 1-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winning goal.
Q: How many games has Portugal won in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign?
A: Portugal has won all four of their games in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, maintaining a perfect record.
More about historic milestone
- Guinness World Records: Guinness World Records
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s International Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo’s International Goals
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career
- Euro 2024 Qualifying: Euro 2024 Qualifying
- Portugal National Team: Portugal National Team
- Iceland National Team: Iceland National Team
- Al-Nassr Football Club: Al-Nassr Football Club
- Ballon d’Or: Ballon d’Or
6 comments
CR7 = GOAL MACHINE! He’s smashing records left and right. So proud of him and his achievements. Keep it up, Ronaldo!
Ronaldo’s goal in the last minute was a nail-biter! What a match! Portugal showing their dominance in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
gr8 game! portugal wonn! CR7 is the bestest evr! 200 caps, can’t even believ it!
wow ronaldo is amazinggg!!! scored again & broke recordsss!! #GOAT
It’s incredible how Ronaldo continues to perform at the highest level even at 38. Truly a living legend in the world of football.
ronaldo’s like a living legend. he keeps on making histroy. sooo cool!