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WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese talisman currently stands level with Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa on 196 international caps, with his last appearance for ...

[country coming from the bench against Morocco](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/morocco-inspire-the-world-portugal-expense-winners-losers-ratings-cristiano-ronaldo/blt53a96aa2376fe2da) in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. I still want to be called up very often." "I want to become the most-capped player in history.

RAMSTEIN, Germany – Portugal and Romania are the Allies lined up to take over Baltic Air Policing duties safeguarding and protecting Allies air space and ...

How many goals Cristiano Ronaldo has scored for Portugal, with his tally making him the highest goalscorer in international football.

[How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr this season?](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/how-many-goals-has-cristiano-ronaldo-scored-for-al-nassr-this-season-18367837/?ico=more_text_links) [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/) tournaments – which is only bettered in a Portuguese shirt by the legendary Eusebio with nine. [joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr at the end of 2022](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-confirms-transfer-decision-after-manchester-united-exit-18017596/), has a number of prestigious individual records in his possession – and that extends to international football with Portugal. [record-breaking 110th goal for Portugal](https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/01/cristiano-ronaldo-speaks-out-after-breaking-all-time-international-scoring-record-in-thrilling-portugal-win-15191925/) coming against the Republic of Ireland in September 2021. [Portugal](https://metro.co.uk/tag/portugal-football-team/) through qualifying for [Euro 2024](https://metro.co.uk/tag/euro-2024/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1), which [takes place in Germany next year](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/16/when-is-euro-2024-and-where-is-it-being-held-18455339/). [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) may be approaching the final chapter of his [illustrious football career](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/11/debates-over-whos-the-greatest-are-getting-on-my-goat-18073820/), but the iconic forward has his eyes on one last triumph with the Portuguese national team.

The 38-year-old is part of the Portuguese squad which will take on Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.

"And I was able to realise that I have a lot to give to the national team. The 38-year-old was captured in tears post-match with there being a general acceptance that the Qatar tournament was his last "I've always wanted to play. He explained: "I'm not going to lie. [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) claimed that could have been his last game for Portugal altogether. At present, Ronaldo has made 196 appearances and shares the record with Kuwait striker Bader Al-Mutawa.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein, surpassing Kuwaits Bader Al-Mutawa, as he returned to the Portugal ...

However, the 20-year-old Hojlund bundled home a header from close range in the 82nd minute to put his side back in front and then rifled home a stoppage-time shot to complete his hat-trick in his third international appearance, wrapping up the three points for Denmark. Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, tucked in a penalty after Cancelo had been brought down before his rasping free-kick in the 63rd minute extended his record for the most goals in international football to 120. Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free-kick as he set a new record for the most international caps in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on a record-breaking night for the captain as Portugal thrashed Liechtenstein 4-0 in their opening Euro 2024 qualifying ...

World Cup Ronaldo posts cryptic Instagram message as World Cup fallout continues

The former Manchester United star - who thought he had got a touch on the opener before it was given to Joao Cancelo - netted a third from the penalty spot ...

The 38-year-old Ronaldo is also the all-time scoring leader in men's soccer and took his tally to 120 goals after scoring with his penalty kick in the 51st and a powerful free kick from just outside the area in the 63rd. Ronaldo was benched in the knockout rounds in Qatar and left the field in tears after the defeat to Morocco. The game marked Roberto Martínez's first game with Portugal and it wasn't a bad way to start as Ronaldo found himself in the headlines for the right reasons.

Already the top-scoring international player of all time with 118 goals, Ronaldo took yet another record when he was named in Martinez's starting lineup for the ...

He is already well clear in Europe, with the next highest appearance maker his former teammate Sergio Ramos, who has already retired from international football and will not be troubling the record books any further. The former Belgium manager has opted to deploy in a 3-5-2 akin to what he often used with the Red Devils, with Ronaldo alongside João Félix in a front-two. The 38-year-old was included in Roberto Martínez’s first squad in charge, after having been left on the bench for the final two games of Fernando Santos’ reign, which saw Portugal knocked out of the World Cup against Morocco at the quarter-final stages.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein, surpassing Kuwaits Bader Al-Mutawa, as he returned to the Portugal ...

However, the 20-year-old Hojlund bundled home a header from close range in the 82nd minute to put his side back in front and then rifled home a stoppage-time shot to complete his hat-trick in his third international appearance, wrapping up the three points for Denmark. Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, tucked in a penalty after Cancelo had been brought down before his rasping free-kick in the 63rd minute extended his record for the most goals in international football to 120. Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free-kick as he set a new record for the most international caps in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.

Get a report of the Portugal vs. Liechtenstein 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It was an obvious next step from the attitude and the work we did in training. "It's a new cycle. Proud to be the most capped player ever." [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in [Qatar](/football/team?id=4398) where they lost in the quarterfinals to [Morocco](/football/team?id=2869). [Bader Al-Mutawa](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150911/Bader-Al-Mutawa), with a double as he returned to the starting lineup for their Group J qualifier at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a [new record for the most international caps](/football/portugal-por/story/4907543/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-all-time-mens-international-cap-record) in [Portugal](/football/team?id=482)'s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most capped men's player in international football after making his 197th Portugal appearance on Thursday.

He scored his first international goal during a Euro 2004 group stage game against Greece 10 months later. Ronaldo appeared as a substitute in both of his side's knockout matches. [Benfica](/soccer/team?id=1929) striker [Goncalo Ramos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/288896/Goncalo-Ramos), scored a hat trick in their 6-1 win over [Switzerland](/soccer/team?id=475) in the round of 16.

The 'Hamptons of Portugal' that's luring a new wave of European A-listers. Europe's moneyed elite are returning to Cascais and Estoril, part of a storied ...

Spies may no longer lurk in the dimly lit Bar Estoril, but amidst the new wave of movers and shakers to this little corner of Europe, the ghosts of the past accompany what is still a killer martini. For a feel of the past stay in its Royal Penthouse suite, with original furnishings, a palatial feel and the perfect sunset view. Its corridors are lined with photographs of the grandest families of Europe, film stars and heads of state. Exiled King Umberto II of Italy built a villa there in the 1960s, overlooking the sea and now a gleaming hotel called the [Cristiano Ronaldo is building a £17m house in seaside Quinta da Marinha](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10918905/Cristiano-Ronaldo-faces-forking-17MILLION-build-dream-retirement-home-Portugal.html). [Farol Hotel](https://farol.com.pt/) ( [ Farol Hotel 5 estrelas em Cascais “It has low crime, high temperatures, is hugely cosmopolitan, has a number of leading international schools and is within easy reach of Lisbon and its airport,” explained British ex-pat Charles Roberts from Fine & Country Real Estate, which offers properties in the area. Among the golden sands for sunseekers to choose from are Praia da Duquesa (The Duchess’s Beach) and Praia da Reinha (The Queen’s Beach). [Kappo](https://kappo.pt/), a Japanese restaurant where Tiago Penao delivers delicate, flavour-filled dishes. Cascais – due south of lofty Sintra, home to the royal summer residence – seemed a logical choice, and Luís converted half of the coastal town’s huge medieval Citadel into a new palace for use in September and October. Foreign royalty arrived, from the Duke of Windsor (previously Edward VIII) to the fleeing Italian and Romanian royal families. In 1930, the doors of the elegant Palacio Estoril Hotel swung open, further enhancing this coastline’s A-list reputation.

Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein match report. Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

“Today with what we wanted to do and the players we wanted to see, we decided this was the best structure. Cancelo had 116 touches, the most of any player on the pitch, and terrorised Liechtenstein's fragile defence from start to finish. “I did that for seven years in the Premier League and six years with Belgium. João Cancelo was seeing plenty of the ball and opened the scoring in the 8th minute. With Portugal’s squad far superior to all the other nations in Group J, it’s extremely unlikely that Martínez will have any problems getting Portugal to the 2024 UEFA European Championship. João Palhinha anchored the midfield with Bruno Fernandes playing a supporting role.

The 38-year-old, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, made his 197th appearance for his country in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Lichtenstein. Ronaldo ...

He has once again proven just how clinical he is on the international stage, with his quality showing little sign of diminishing. The footballing legend now has scored 712 goals for club and country during his career, with 120 of those coming for Portugal. The strike also means he has scored for his country in each of the last 20 years, a phenomenal achievement.