Cristiano Ronaldo stated on Monday he would “never give up” enjoying for Portugal as he prepares to make his 2 hundredth worldwide look in opposition to Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying.
The 38-year-old set a brand new males’s worldwide report when he gained his 197th cap in opposition to Liechtenstein in March.
“I will never give up coming here (to the Portugal national team), because it’s always a dream,” he instructed a press convention in Reykjavik forward 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.”
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Ronaldo has scored 4 targets in three video games since Roberto Martinez took over as Portugal coach earlier this 12 months, however failed to seek out the web in final week’s 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“It would be spectacular to crown my 200th international game with a goal,” added Ronaldo, the all-time males’s report worldwide scorer with 122 targets.
“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.
“It’s something I never thought I’d accomplish.”
Martinez confirmed that the striker, who now performs for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, would begin the sport.
“A player reaching 200 matches, that’s unique,” stated the previous Belgium boss.
“It’s a source of pride for Portuguese football.”
Portugal already cruising in direction of a spot at subsequent 12 months’s Euro in Germany, sitting prime of Group J after scoring 13 targets with out reply in three straight wins.
