Guinness World Records has acknowledged and honoured Cristiano Ronaldo for his outstanding accomplishment of winning 200 caps for Portugal.
During Portugal’s June 20 play against Iceland in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, the Al-Nassr hero completed this amazing achievement.
Ronaldo received an official certificate from Guinness World Records recognising him as a record holder as a mark of respect for his historic achievement.
Additionally, he received a Portugal shirt adorned with the number “200” printed prominently on the back, symbolizing his record-breaking caps, per Sportskeeda.
Despite his record-setting achievement, the 38-year-old, who also holds the title of Portugal’s all-time leading scorer, declared that he has no intentions of retiring from international football anytime soon, reaffirming his commitment to continue making an impact on the international stage.
200… TWO HUNDRED! 🤯
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 20, 2023
🇵🇹 @Cristiano Ronaldo reaches a double century of appearances for @selecaoportugal.
Incredible🙌#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/HJSnnXxOub
On the occasion of his 200th appearance for Portugal, Ronaldo increased his tally, scoring the match-winner as the 2016 European champions strengthened their grip at the summit of Group J, Eurosport reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 200 caps
In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Ronaldo scaled yet another breathtaking peak in his glistening career as he represented Portugal in the 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifiers against Iceland on Tuesday, June 20.
Ronaldo has already established himself as the undisputed leader in international appearances, surpassing Bader Al-Mutawa of Kuwait earlier this year.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr, accomplished a groundbreaking milestone as the first player to reach 200 caps for his country.
Ronaldo makes Portugal vow
Meanwhile, Ronaldo said on Monday that he would ‘never give up’ playing for Portugal as he prepares to make his 200th international appearance against Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying, Sports Brief reported.