at “C. Ronaldo, a true legend,” achieves Guinness World Records with his 200th appearance representing Portugal, bringing joy to fans with a last-minute winning goal!
In the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match held on June 20th local time, the Portuguese national team faced off against Iceland on enemy territory, securing a 1-0 victory.
The one who struck the winning goal in this match was Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 89th minute, with the score still tied at 0-0, Ronaldo reacted to a ball dropped by Gonçalo Inácio. With composure, he pushed it into the net with his right foot, shaking the goalpost.
In response to this last-minute winning goal, social media is filled with comments such as, “He truly shows his worth through results,” “He’s a hero,” “He’s the protagonist no matter what,” “He’s truly a versatile actor,” “Superstar,” and “A genuine legend.”
Furthermore, C. Ronaldo achieved his 200th appearance representing the national team in this match. He became the first male player in history to reach 200 caps and received recognition for this Guinness World Records before the game.
The 38-year-old legend expressed his joy in the following words:
“For me, it’s an unbelievable achievement. Of course, scoring the winning goal makes it even more special. I have to convey my gratitude to Iceland, the people at the stadium, and the fans who celebrated with me. Also, to the Portuguese national team and the federation, I want to say thank you to all of them.”
With his goal against Iceland, C. Ronaldo marked his 123rd goal in international appearances. He celebrated his remarkable record achievement with fireworks of joy.
