Ronaldo becomes most-capped international footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo notched his 118th cap for Portugal on Wednesday, overtaking Kuwaiti goalkeeper Bader Al-Mutawa to become the most-capped international footballer.
The forward marked the milestone with a second-half goal as Portugal claimed a 4-0 friendly win over Israel in Lisbon.
Ronaldo, 36, had been level with Al-Mutawa on 117 caps since scoring twice in Portugal's 3-1 win over Luxembourg in September.
The Manchester United forward made his international debut against Kazakhstan in 2003 and has since scored a record 115 goals for his country.
He has helped Portugal win the European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Ronaldo's achievement is a testament to his longevity and consistency at the highest level.
He has played in five World Cups and five European Championships, and is the all-time leading scorer in both competitions.
Ronaldo's record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
The next most-capped international footballer is Sergio Ramos of Spain, who has 180 caps.
However, Ramos is now 35 years old and has not played for Spain since March 2021.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, is still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down.
He is expected to lead Portugal in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he will be aiming to add to his record-breaking tally.
Conclusion
Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement is a remarkable one.
He is a true legend of the game and his record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Ronaldo is an inspiration to young footballers all over the world and his achievements are a testament to his hard work and dedication.
