Guinness World Records has bestowed a special recognition upon Cristiano Ronaldo for his extraordinary accomplishment in international football. CR7 has achieved the historic milestone of earning 200 international caps during Portugal’s Euro 2024 Qualifiers match against Iceland on June 20.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary footballer, has received prestigious recognition from Guinness World Records for his remarkable achievement in international football. The Portuguese star, currently playing for Al-Nassr, reached an extraordinary milestone of earning 200 international caps. During Portugal’s Euro 2024 Qualifiers match against Iceland on June 20.
In honor of this historic feat, Ronaldo was presented with an official certificate by Guinness World Records. Officially acknowledging him as a record holder. As a tribute to his accomplishment, he also received a Portugal jersey with the number “200” emblazoned on the back. Symbolizing his record-breaking appearances.
Despite reaching this significant record and holding the title of Portugal’s all-time leading scorer. The 38-year-old icon has no plans to retire from international football. Ronaldo reiterated his unwavering commitment to continue contributing to the international stage. Emphasising his dedication to representing his country with passion and making a lasting impact.
Ronaldo said he was “very proud” to complete 200 games for Portugal.
“So happy. It’s that kind of moment that you never expect to do, 200 caps. For me it’s an unbelievable achievement,” Ronaldo told. “Of course, to score the winning goal, it’s even more special.”
But his incredible achievement is also an occasion to glance back at the very beginning of Ronaldo’s career. Now an internationally celebrated athlete with several records in the bag and coveted by many international clubs. He debuted professionally in 2002, at the age of 17.
As a legend of football with plenty of enthusiastic fans all over the world. Ronaldo holds a plethora of social media records and is the overall most followed sportsperson on the internet.
After that success, Ronaldo wrote on his record-breaking Instagram account: “Thank you to the Guinness World Records. Always good to be recognized as a world record breaker. Let’s keep trying to set the numbers even higher!????????”
At this point, it seems clear that Ronaldo is set on breaking more records during his iconic career.